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G-2 Galeb vs T-2 Buckeye

G-2 Galeb vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 812 vs 838 km/h, range 669 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 5,931 kg, built 248 vs 529 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
G-2 Galeb T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko North American
First flight 31 July 1961 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1965 1959
Number produced 248 units 529 units
Average unit price $180K $1 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.5 m
Length 10.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the G-2 Galeb which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.