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G-2 Galeb vs M-346 Master

G-2 Galeb vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 812 vs 1,092 km/h, range 669 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 9,500 kg, built 248 vs 92 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
G-2 Galeb M-346 Master
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Aermacchi
First flight 31 July 1961 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1965 2015
Number produced 248 units 92 units
Average unit price $180K $40 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.7 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.3 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 50 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or M-346 Master?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.