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Grob G-120 vs M-346 Master

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
Grob G-120 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 1999 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1999 2015
Number produced 215 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.7 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,418 kgf
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Aermacchi respectively.

The M-346 Master reaches 1,092 km/h — 2.5x the Grob G-120's 435 km/h. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The M-346 Master operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the M-346 Master is 6.4x the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. The Grob G-120 first flew 5 years before the M-346 Master (1999 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 657 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master 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 M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or M-346 Master?
The Grob G-120 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or M-346 Master?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.