Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs R22

The Soko G-4 Super Galeb and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by SOKO and Robinson respectively. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb reaches 910 km/h — 4.8x the R22's 188 km/h. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 387 km for the R22. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb operates at altitudes up to 12,850 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 6,330 kg MTOW, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb is 10:1 the R22's 621 kg. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has been produced in 85 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 3 years before the Soko G-4 Super Galeb (1975 vs 1978).

Yugoslav single-engine advanced jet trainer and light ground-attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and utilized for both pilot training and close air support missions.
SOKO Soko G-4 Super Galeb Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 17 July 1978
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 85 units
Average unit price --

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wing area 19.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 12.3 m
Maximum speed 910 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km
Service ceiling 12,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,330 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,815 kgf

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Operational range 387 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg
Empty weight 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 722 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,850 meters (42,158 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,330 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The R22 entered service first in 1979, 4 years before the Soko G-4 Super Galeb which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 85 units of the Soko G-4 Super Galeb.