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G-2 Galeb vs TB-30 Epsilon

G-2 Galeb vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 812 vs 356 km/h, range 669 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,250 kg, built 248 vs 19 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
G-2 Galeb TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Socata
First flight 31 July 1961 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1965 1984
Number produced 248 units 19 units
Average unit price $180K $1 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 7.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 456 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or TB-30 Epsilon?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.