GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs JL-9

Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 910 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,900 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 6,330 vs 9,800 kg, built 85 vs 13 units.

Soko G-4 Super Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Soko G-4 Super Galeb
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
Soko G-4 Super Galeb JL-9
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Guizhou
First flight 17 July 1978 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1983 2013
Number produced 85 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.5 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.3 m
Height 4.3 m 4.1 m
Length 12.3 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 910 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 863 km
Service ceiling 12,850 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,330 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,815 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide Chinese Aircraft Designations
Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs Robinson R44 Raven Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs Robinson R22 Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs L-39 Albatros Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs Yak-52 Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs DHC-8 Dash 8 Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs Hawk

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 910 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 12,850 meters (42,158 ft).
Which is heavier, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 6,330 kg.
Which is larger, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb entered service first in 1983, 30 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or JL-9?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has been produced in greater numbers with 85 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.