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Grob G-120 vs Pilatus PC-21

Grob G-120 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 685 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 4,250 kg, built 215 vs 211 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
Grob G-120 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1999 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1999 2008
Number produced 215 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.1 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 8.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Grob G-120 entered service first in 1999, 9 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.