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Grob G-120 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Grob G-120 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 435 vs 333 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 1,300 kg, built 215 vs 900 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Grob G-120 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 1 January 1999 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1999 1966
Number produced 215 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.4 m
Height 2.7 m 2.4 m
Length 8.1 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Grob G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Grob G-120 is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 33 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.