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Grob G-120 vs JL-10

Grob G-120 vs JL-10 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 1,715 km/h, range 1,540 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 9,500 kg, built 215 vs 20 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Specifications
Grob G-120 JL-10
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob AVIC
First flight 1 January 1999 26 March 2006
Year introduced 1999 2013
Number produced 215 units 20 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 13.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.1 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 1715 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 4,201 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 1,280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The Grob G-120 entered service first in 1999, 14 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or JL-10?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.