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G-2 Galeb vs T-6 Texan II

G-2 Galeb vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 812 vs 585 km/h, range 669 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 2,858 kg, built 248 vs 850 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
G-2 Galeb T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Beechcraft
First flight 31 July 1961 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1965 2001
Number produced 248 units 850 units
Average unit price $180K $4.3 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.2 m
Height 3.3 m 3.3 m
Length 10.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 36 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.