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Grob G-115 vs T-6 Texan II

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Grob G-115 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Beechcraft
First flight 1 November 1985 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1999 2001
Number produced 204 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 2.4 m 3.3 m
Length 7.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-115 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Beechcraft respectively.

The T-6 Texan II reaches 585 km/h — 2.2x the Grob G-115's 270 km/h. The Grob G-115 has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 3,048 m for the Grob G-115. At 2,858 kg MTOW, the T-6 Texan II is 2.9x the Grob G-115's 990 kg.

The Grob G-115 has been produced in 204 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. The Grob G-115 first flew 7 years before the T-6 Texan II (1985 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The Grob G-115 entered service first in 1999, 2 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.