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Grob G-115 vs NAMC YS-11

Grob G-115 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 470 km/h, range 1,150 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 23,500 kg, built 204 vs 182 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Grob G-115 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob NAMC
First flight 1 November 1985 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1999 1965
Number produced 204 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 12.2 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 32.0 m
Height 2.4 m 9.0 m
Length 7.5 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 34 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or NAMC YS-11?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.