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Grob G-115 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Grob G-115 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 270 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 13,472 kg, built 204 vs 200 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Specifications
Grob G-115 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob KAI
First flight 1 November 1985 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1999 2005
Number produced 204 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.2 m
Height 2.4 m 4.8 m
Length 7.5 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 1,570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Grob G-115 entered service first in 1999, 6 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.