Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs R44 Raven

Overview

The Soko G-4 Super Galeb and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by SOKO and Robinson respectively.

The Soko G-4 Super Galeb reaches 910 km/h β€” 3.8x the R44 Raven's 240 km/h. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has an operational range of 1,900 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb operates at altitudes up to 12,850 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven. At 6,330 kg MTOW, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb is 5.6x the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.

The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has been produced in 85 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The Soko G-4 Super Galeb first flew 12 years before the R44 Raven (1978 vs 1990).

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 --
American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s.
Robinson R44 Raven Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 6331 units
Average unit price $600K
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—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 11.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 560 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg β—‰
Empty weight 683 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,850 meters (42,158 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,330 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the R44 Raven's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb entered service first in 1983, 10 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 85 units of the Soko G-4 Super Galeb.