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Grob G-120 vs Robinson R44 Raven

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🇩🇪 Grob G-120
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Specifications
Grob G-120 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Robinson
First flight 1 January 1999 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1999 1993
Number produced 215 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 13.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.1 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the Robinson R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Robinson respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 240 km/h for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 560 km for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Grob G-120 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,300 m for the Robinson R44 Raven.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 6,331 for the Robinson R44 Raven. The Robinson R44 Raven first flew 9 years before the Grob G-120 (1990 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Grob G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven entered service first in 1993, 6 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.