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G-2 Galeb vs PZL-130 Orlik

G-2 Galeb vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 812 vs 550 km/h, range 669 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 2,950 kg, built 248 vs 59 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
G-2 Galeb PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko PZL
First flight 31 July 1961 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1965 1994
Number produced 248 units 59 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 10.3 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 669 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 29 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or PZL-130 Orlik?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.