Soko G-2 Galeb

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The SOKO G-2 Galeb, which first flew in 1961, represents Yugoslav jet trainer and ground-attack development. This two-seat aircraft measures 10.3 meters long with an 11.6-meter wingspan, powered by a single jet engine achieving 756 km/h with a 669-kilometer range. The Galeb designation means hawk in Serbo-Croatian, reflecting military nomenclature traditions. Its jet propulsion and dual-purpose trainer-attack configuration represented Yugoslavia's advancement into jet aircraft development during the Cold War expansion of Eastern European air forces.