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Grob G-120 vs T-6 Texan II

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Grob G-120 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1999 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1999 2001
Number produced 215 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.1 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 7 years before the Grob G-120 (1992 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Grob G-120's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The Grob G-120 entered service first in 1999, 2 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.