The story
Galeb means seagull, and the G-2 was the first jet aircraft mass-produced in Yugoslavia. It is a straight-wing trainer with a Rolls-Royce Viper, tip tanks and a long tandem canopy, built at Mostar from 1965 to 1985. A number now fly with civilian owners as some of the rarest jets on the warbird circuit.
The Galeb was built in Mostar from 1965 to 1985, and its airframe became the basis for the single-seat J-21 Jastreb attack jet.
Quick answers
How do you identify a G-2 Galeb?
Straight wing, tip tanks, and a long greenhouse canopy with the rear seat raised. Looks like an MB-326 at a glance; the Galeb's fin is more upright and the nose shorter.
What does a G-2 Galeb sound like?
The same Viper whistle as a Jet Provost, with a sharper edge.
How fast is the G-2 Galeb?
Top speed is 408 kts.
How many people does the G-2 Galeb carry?
Typical configuration: Tandem two-seat trainer.
How far can the G-2 Galeb fly?
Range is about 361 nmi.
How big is the G-2 Galeb?
It is 33 ft 11 in long and 38 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the G-2 Galeb first fly?
Its first flight was in 1961.
How many G-2 Galebs have been built?
248 built.
How rare is a G-2 Galeb in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first G-2 Galeb catch is worth 250 points.
