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G-2 Galeb vs L-39 Albatros

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
G-2 Galeb L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Aero
First flight 31 July 1961 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1965 1972
Number produced 248 units 2900 units
Average unit price $180K $1 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.3 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 669 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The G-2 Galeb and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Soko and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 812 km/h for the G-2 Galeb vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The G-2 Galeb has an operational range of 669 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The G-2 Galeb operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The G-2 Galeb has been produced in 248 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $0.18M for the G-2 Galeb vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The G-2 Galeb first flew 7 years before the L-39 Albatros (1961 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the G-2 Galeb's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the G-2 Galeb's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the G-2 Galeb at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The G-2 Galeb entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.