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Grob G-120 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Grob G-120 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 435 vs 356 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 1,250 kg, built 215 vs 19 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Grob G-120 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Socata
First flight 1 January 1999 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1999 1984
Number produced 215 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 13.3 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Grob G-120 is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.