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G-2 Galeb vs L-159 ALCA

G-2 Galeb vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 812 vs 936 km/h, range 669 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 8,000 kg, built 248 vs 72 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
G-2 Galeb L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Aero
First flight 31 July 1961 2 August 1997
Year introduced 1965 2000
Number produced 248 units 72 units
Average unit price $180K $9 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 4.9 m
Length 10.3 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or L-159 ALCA?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.