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G-2 Galeb vs IAR-823

G-2 Galeb vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 310 km/h, range 669 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,500 kg, built 248 vs 80 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
G-2 Galeb IAR-823
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko IAR
First flight 31 July 1961 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1965 1974
Number produced 248 units 80 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 2.5 m
Length 10.3 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or IAR-823?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.