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G-2 Galeb vs Kawasaki T-4

G-2 Galeb vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 1,038 km/h, range 669 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 7,500 kg, built 248 vs 200 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
G-2 Galeb Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Kawasaki
First flight 31 July 1961 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1965 1988
Number produced 248 units 200 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.9 m
Height 3.3 m 4.6 m
Length 10.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 23 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or Kawasaki T-4?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.