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Grob G-120 vs L-39 Albatros

Grob G-120 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 435 vs 750 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 4,700 kg, built 215 vs 2,900 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Grob G-120 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aero
First flight 1 January 1999 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1999 1972
Number produced 215 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.1 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 27 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.