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Grob G-120 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Grob G-120 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 435 vs 550 km/h, range 1,540 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 2,950 kg, built 215 vs 59 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Grob G-120 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob PZL
First flight 1 January 1999 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1999 1994
Number produced 215 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 3.5 m
Length 8.1 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 5 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.