G-2 Galeb vs L-39 Albatros
| Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War. | |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SOKO |
| First flight | 31 July 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 248 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 812 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 669 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,620 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.