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Grob G-120 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
Grob G-120 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1999 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1999 1978
Number produced 215 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.4 m
Height 2.7 m 3.2 m
Length 8.1 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the PC-7 Turbo Trainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 33 years before the Grob G-120 (1966 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 21 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.