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G-2 Galeb vs HJT-16 Kiran

G-2 Galeb vs HJT-16 Kiran at a glance — top speed 812 vs 695 km/h, range 669 vs 615 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 4,235 kg, built 248 vs 190 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
Specifications
G-2 Galeb HJT-16 Kiran
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko HAL
First flight 31 July 1961 4 September 1964
Year introduced 1965 1968
Number produced 248 units 190 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 3.6 m
Length 10.3 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 695 km/h
Operational range 669 km 615 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 4,235 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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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 695 km/h, a difference of 117 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 615 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.