Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs R44 Raven

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 — 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 🇳🇱 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 🇺🇸 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 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
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 11.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Operational range 560 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg
Empty weight 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 183 kW

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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.