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Soko J-1 Jastreb

The Soko J-1 Jastreb was a Yugoslav light-attack aircraft derived from the earlier G-2 Galeb trainer. Its simple single-engine design could carry rockets, bombs, and guns for close-support missions while remaining economical to operate. Jastrebs served with Yugoslav forces and several export customers, and some saw combat during the Yugoslav wars. The type is a reminder of Yugoslavia’s once significant domestic aircraft industry, now represented mostly by museum and heritage examples.

Soko J-1 Jastreb, example photo from Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Srđan Popović · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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The Jastreb grew out of the earlier Galeb trainer, and its plain single-engine airframe now survives mostly in museums.

Specifications

Length11 m (36 ft)
Wingspan10.6 m (35 ft)
Height3.8 m (12 ft)
Persons on board1
Crew1
Maximum take-off weight5.1 t
Range800 NM (1,482 km)
Maximum speed440 kt (815 km/h)
Service ceiling42,000 ft (12,802 m)
Rate of climb4,100 ft/min (20.8 m/s)
Fuel capacity990 l
Engines1x Rolls-Royce Viper Mk 531
Units built121

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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