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G-2 Galeb vs T-33 Shooting Star

G-2 Galeb vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 812 vs 970 km/h, range 669 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 6,832 kg, built 248 vs 6,557 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Specifications
G-2 Galeb T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Lockheed
First flight 31 July 1961 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1965 1948
Number produced 248 units 6557 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 11.8 m
Height 3.3 m 3.6 m
Length 10.3 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 669 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 17 years before the G-2 Galeb which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.