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Grob G-120 vs Yak-52

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
Grob G-120 Yak-52
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1999 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 215 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.3 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.1 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 435 km/h for the Grob G-120 vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The Grob G-120 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 23 years before the Grob G-120 (1976 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Grob G-120 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Grob G-120 is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.