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Grob G-120 vs MB-339

Grob G-120 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 898 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 5,897 kg, built 215 vs 230 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
Grob G-120 MB-339
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Aermacchi
First flight 1 January 1999 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 215 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.9 m
Height 2.7 m 3.6 m
Length 8.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 463 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.