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Grob G-120 vs T-38 Talon

Grob G-120 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 435 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 5,670 kg, built 215 vs 1,189 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Grob G-120 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Northrop
First flight 1 January 1999 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1999 1961
Number produced 215 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 8.1 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 946 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 38 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.