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Grob G-120 vs T-2 Buckeye

Grob G-120 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 435 vs 838 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 5,931 kg, built 215 vs 529 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Grob G-120 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob North American
First flight 1 January 1999 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1999 1959
Number produced 215 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.5 m
Length 8.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 40 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.