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G-2 Galeb vs Hawk

G-2 Galeb vs Hawk at a glance — top speed 812 vs 1,028 km/h, range 669 vs 2,520 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 8,340 kg, built 248 vs 1,000 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Specifications
G-2 Galeb Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko British Aerospace
First flight 31 July 1961 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1965 1976
Number produced 248 units 1000 units
Average unit price $180K $18 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m 4.1 m
Length 10.3 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 669 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 11 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or Hawk?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.