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Grob G-120 vs MB-326K

Grob G-120 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 435 vs 806 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 3,765 kg, built 215 vs 800 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
Grob G-120 MB-326K
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 1999 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1999 1962
Number produced 215 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.7 m
Length 8.1 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 371 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 37 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.