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Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs T-38 Talon

Soko G-4 Super Galeb vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 910 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,900 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 6,330 vs 5,670 kg, built 85 vs 1,189 units.

Soko G-4 Super Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Soko G-4 Super Galeb
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Soko G-4 Super Galeb T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Northrop
First flight 17 July 1978 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1983 1961
Number produced 85 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.7 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 12.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 910 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,850 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,330 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,250 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,815 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 910 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 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 T-38 Talon?
The Soko G-4 Super Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,330 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Soko G-4 Super Galeb's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Soko G-4 Super Galeb or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 22 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 T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 85 units of the Soko G-4 Super Galeb.