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Grob G-120 vs S330 / S333

Grob G-120 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 194 km/h, range 1,540 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 1,157 kg.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
Grob G-120 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Schweizer
First flight 1 January 1999 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1999 1992
Number produced 215 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.4 m
Height 2.7 m 3.4 m
Length 8.1 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or S330 / S333?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or S330 / S333?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or S330 / S333?
The Grob G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or S330 / S333?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 7 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.