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SFR Yugoslav Air Force G-4 Super Galeb light attack and training aircraft showcased at the 1991 Paris Air Show in France
A striking display of the SFR Yugoslav Air Force G-4 Super Galeb at the 1991 Paris Air Show in France, serving as both a light attack and training aircraft (Photo: Soko)

Soko G-4 Super Galeb: Development, Combat, and Future Upgrades

The Soko G-4 Super Galeb, or N-62, is an advanced jet trainer and light ground-attack aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Technical Institute at Žarkovo and manufactured by the SOKO aircraft factory in
3 years ago
A promotional image of G-3 Galeb aircraft, identified by serial number 23003, showcasing its front-mounted weapons. The image is part of a propaganda prospectus produced by the Soko factory.
G-3 Galeb, serial number 23003, with weapons displayed in front of the plane. This is a propaganda prospectus from the Soko factory (Photo: Soko)

SOKO G-3 Galeb: A Remarkable Development in Yugoslavian Aviation

The Soko G-3 Galeb (eng. Seagull), an improved version of the G-2 Galeb aircraft, emerged as a significant milestone in the aviation industry during the late 1960s. Developed by the design team
3 years ago
Two US soldiers firing Zastava M70 and AKM rifle during training
Two US soldiers firing Zastava M70 and AKM rifle during training (Photo: U.S. Navy/Juan Pinalez)

Zastava M70: A Yugoslav derivative of Kalashnikov rifle

The Zastava M70 is a semi-automatic rifle based on the Kalashnikov design and is chambered for the 7.62x39mm round. It was developed and produced by the Yugoslavian (now Serbian) arms manufacturer Zastava
3 years ago
Bosnian soldiers aiming with M79 Osa through the broken window of the bus
Bosnian soldiers aiming with M79 Osa through the broken window of the bus (Photo: XY)

M79 Osa: A most popular rocket launcher in the Yugoslav wars

The M79 Osa is a reloadable anti-tank rocket launcher. It is a simple but relatively accurate and powerful anti-tank weapon that strongly resembles the French LRAC F1 in form and function. It
4 years ago
Zastava M84 Scorpion Submachine Gun manufactured in Yugoslavia
Zastava M84 Skorpion Submachine Gun manufactured in Yugoslavia differentiates from the original Skorpion Vz.61 by plastic grips (Photo: XY)

Zastava M84: A Yugoslav derivative of the SAMOPAL Vz.61 Skorpion

The Zastava M84 Skorpion is a Yugoslav variant of the Czech SAMOPAL Vz. 61 Skorpion machine pistol/submachine gun. It was licensed and produced by Crvena Zastava since 1984, first in Yugoslavia than in Serbia
5 years ago