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G-2 Galeb vs T-38 Talon

G-2 Galeb vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 812 vs 1,381 km/h, range 669 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 5,670 kg, built 248 vs 1,189 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
G-2 Galeb T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Northrop
First flight 31 July 1961 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1965 1961
Number produced 248 units 1189 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 7.7 m
Height 3.3 m 3.9 m
Length 10.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 569 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the G-2 Galeb which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.