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Grob G-120 vs Pilatus PC-24

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
Grob G-120 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1999 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1999 2018
Number produced 215 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 17.0 m
Height 2.7 m 5.3 m
Length 8.1 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 765 kgf
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the Pilatus PC-24 is 5.4x the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. The Grob G-120 first flew 16 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (1999 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 352 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Grob G-120 entered service first in 1999, 19 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.