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G-2 Galeb vs Yak-52

G-2 Galeb vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 285 km/h, range 669 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,305 kg, built 248 vs 1,815 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
G-2 Galeb Yak-52
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Yakovlev
First flight 31 July 1961 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1965 1979
Number produced 248 units 1815 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.3 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.3 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 669 km 550 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The G-2 Galeb has a longer range at 669 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.