G-2 Galeb vs R22

The G-2 Galeb and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by SOKO and Robinson respectively. The G-2 Galeb reaches 812 km/h — 4.3x the R22's 188 km/h. The G-2 Galeb has an operational range of 669 km vs 387 km for the R22. The G-2 Galeb operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 4,300 kg MTOW, the G-2 Galeb is 6.9x the R22's 621 kg. The G-2 Galeb has been produced in 248 units vs 4,600 for the R22. Unit cost is $0.18M for the G-2 Galeb vs $0.4M for the R22. The G-2 Galeb first flew 14 years before the R22 (1961 vs 1975).

Yugoslavian jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, historically deployed during the Yugoslav Wars and Libyan Civil War.
SOKO G-2 Galeb Training profile drawing
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

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Wing area 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 10.3 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h
Operational range 669 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Operational range 387 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg
Empty weight 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 624 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The G-2 Galeb has a longer range at 669 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The R22 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.