G-2 Galeb vs HJT-16 Kiran

Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 31 July 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 248 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Indian jet trainer, primarily used by the Indian Air Force from the 1960s, notable for intermediate training roles.
Origin country 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 190 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 812 km/h
Operational range 669 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,620 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of SOKO G-2 Galeb
Wing area 19.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 10.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,560 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of HAL HJT-16 Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 0 km/h, a difference of 812 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The G-2 Galeb has a longer range at 669 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 4,235 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or HJT-16 Kiran?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.