G-120 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The G-120 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 2.2x the G-120's 435 km/h. The G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the G-120. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 4.6x the G-120's 1,490 kg.
The G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 51 years before the G-120 (1948 vs 1999).
| German trainer aircraft, utilized worldwide for military pilot training, developed in the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grob |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 13.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 435 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,080 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 51 years before the G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-120 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 215 units of the G-120.