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Grob G-120 vs SAAB 105

Grob G-120 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 970 km/h, range 1,540 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 4,635 kg, built 215 vs 192 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Grob G-120 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Saab
First flight 1 January 1999 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1999 1967
Number produced 215 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.5 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 32 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or SAAB 105?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.