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Grob G-120 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Grob G-120 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 435 vs 885 km/h, range 1,540 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 8,056 kg, built 215 vs 200 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Grob G-120 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob North American
First flight 1 January 1999 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1999 1962
Number produced 215 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.9 m
Length 8.1 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 37 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.