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Grob G-120 vs PA-44 Seminole

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
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Specifications
Grob G-120 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Piper
First flight 1 January 1999 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 215 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 13.3 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.8 m
Height 2.7 m 2.6 m
Length 8.1 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 65 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the PA-44 Seminole are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Piper respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 311 km/h for the PA-44 Seminole. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 1,695 km for the PA-44 Seminole. The Grob G-120 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,200 m for the PA-44 Seminole.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 926 for the PA-44 Seminole. The PA-44 Seminole first flew 23 years before the Grob G-120 (1976 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or PA-44 Seminole?
The Grob G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.