CJ-6 vs Soko G-4 Super Galeb

Overview

The CJ-6 and the Soko G-4 Super Galeb are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and SOKO respectively.

The Soko G-4 Super Galeb reaches 910 km/h — 3.0x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,900 km for the Soko G-4 Super Galeb. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb operates at altitudes up to 12,850 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 6,330 kg MTOW, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb is 4.5x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 85 for the Soko G-4 Super Galeb. The CJ-6 first flew 20 years before the Soko G-4 Super Galeb (1958 vs 1978).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
Yugoslav single-engine advanced jet trainer and light ground-attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and utilized for both pilot training and close air support missions.
SOKO Soko G-4 Super Galeb Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 17 July 1978
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 85 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Wing area 19.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 12.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 910 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,850 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,330 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,815 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 610 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,850 meters (42,158 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,330 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 25 years before the Soko G-4 Super Galeb which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or Soko G-4 Super Galeb?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 85 units of the Soko G-4 Super Galeb.