Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡³πŸ‡± 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ²
Wingspan 9.9 m β—‰
Height 4.3 m β—‰
Length 12.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 910 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,900 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,330 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,250 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,815 kgf β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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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.