G-2 Galeb vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 31 July 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 248 units
Average unit price $180K

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wing area 19.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 10.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 812 km/h β—‰
Operational range 669 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,620 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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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.