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Grob G-120 vs Pilatus PC-9

Grob G-120 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 593 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 3,200 kg, built 215 vs 265 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
Grob G-120 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1999 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 215 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.1 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 12 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.