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Grob G-120 vs P180 Avanti

Grob G-120 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 435 vs 732 km/h, range 1,540 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 5,489 kg, built 215 vs 246 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
Grob G-120 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Piaggio
First flight 1 January 1999 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1999 1990
Number produced 215 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.0 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 8.1 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 297 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 9 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.