Soko G-2 Galeb
The SOKO G-2 Galeb, meaning 'Seagull', was Yugoslavia's first indigenously mass-produced jet aircraft, developed from 1957 to replace the American T-33 as the country's standard advanced trainer. It first flew in 1961 and entered series production in 1964, eventually serving both as a trainer and as a light attack aircraft armed with underwing bombs and rockets. Of the 248 built, 132 went to the Yugoslav Air Force and 116 were exported to Libya, its only other major operator. Its straight wing with tip fuel tanks and side-hinged canopy gave it a distinctive silhouette among early jet trainers of its generation.
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Look for straight wings with tip fuel tanks and a side-hinged canopy — Yugoslavia's first indigenously built jet flying as both trainer and light attack aircraft.
Specifications
| Length | 10.3 m (34 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.4 m (34 ft) |
| Height | 3.2 m (10 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4.3 t |
| Range | 670 NM (1,241 km) |
| Service ceiling | 39,000 ft (11,887 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 21,000 ft (6,401 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,500 ft/min (22.9 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,120 l |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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