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G-2 Galeb vs MS 733 Alcyon

G-2 Galeb vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 812 vs 240 km/h, range 669 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,670 kg, built 248 vs 208 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
G-2 Galeb MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Morane-Saulnier
First flight 31 July 1961 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1965 1953
Number produced 248 units 208 units
Average unit price $180K $200K
Wing area 19.4 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.3 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 10.3 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 669 km 920 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 240 km/h, a difference of 572 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 1,670 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
Both the G-2 Galeb and MS 733 Alcyon cost approximately $0.2 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 12 years before the G-2 Galeb which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or MS 733 Alcyon?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.