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G-2 Galeb vs Zlin Z 43

G-2 Galeb vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 812 vs 235 km/h, range 669 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,350 kg, built 248 vs 144 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
G-2 Galeb Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Zlin
First flight 31 July 1961 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1965 1972
Number produced 248 units 144 units
Average unit price $180K $100K
Wing area 19.4 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.8 m
Height 3.3 m 2.9 m
Length 10.3 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 669 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 577 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb has a longer range at 669 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or Zlin Z 43?
The G-2 Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 248 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.