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G-2 Galeb vs JL-9

G-2 Galeb vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 1,100 km/h, range 669 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 9,800 kg, built 248 vs 13 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
G-2 Galeb JL-9
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Guizhou
First flight 31 July 1961 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1965 2013
Number produced 248 units 13 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 8.3 m
Height 3.3 m 4.1 m
Length 10.3 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 669 km 863 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 48 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or JL-9?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.