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G-2 Galeb vs Hawker 400

G-2 Galeb vs Hawker 400 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 860 km/h, range 669 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 7,303 kg, built 248 vs 951 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Specifications
G-2 Galeb Hawker 400
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Beechcraft
First flight 31 July 1961 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1965 1978
Number produced 248 units 951 units
Average unit price $180K $7.4 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 13.3 m
Height 3.3 m 4.2 m
Length 10.3 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 669 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,315 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 13 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.