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G-2 Galeb vs T-50 Golden Eagle

G-2 Galeb vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 812 vs 1,840 km/h, range 669 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 13,472 kg, built 248 vs 200 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Specifications
G-2 Galeb T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko KAI
First flight 31 July 1961 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1965 2005
Number produced 248 units 200 units
Average unit price $180K $25 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.2 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the G-2 Galeb's 812 km/h, a difference of 1,028 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the G-2 Galeb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 40 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.