SOKO G-2 Galeb
SOKO · Yugoslavia · first flew 1961 · light aircraft
The SOKO G-2 Galeb (Seagull) was Yugoslavia's first jet aircraft, a two-seat jet trainer designed and built domestically to train Yugoslav Air Force pilots.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single Rolls-Royce Viper turbojet in fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav two-seat jet trainer with straight wings
- Side-by-side tip tanks on straight wing
- Single Rolls-Royce Viper turbojet in fuselage
A neat straight-winged jet trainer resembling the Aermacchi MB-326; distinguished by its Yugoslav markings and the round intake on the nose.
Specifications
- The SOKO G-2 Galeb has a length of 10.34 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.47 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 812 km/h (505 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
First flown in 1961, the Galeb was developed with British assistance including the Rolls-Royce Viper engine. It was produced in substantial numbers and used both for training and light attack duties.
Variants
The G-2 Galeb was the basic trainer; the related J-1 Jastreb was a single-seat light attack derivative.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Yugoslav Air Force and was exported to Libya and Zambia; some remained in use with successor states after Yugoslavia's break-up.
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