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Beechcraft Bonanza vs TS-11 Iskra

Beechcraft Bonanza vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — range 1,326 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,656 vs 3,840 kg, built 18,525 vs 424 units.

PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Beechcraft Bonanza TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 22 December 1945 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1947 1964
Number produced 18525 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.8 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.1 m
Height 2.6 m 3.5 m
Length 8.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,656 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 1,141 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-11 Iskra?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 1,656 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-11 Iskra?
The Beechcraft Bonanza entered service first in 1947, 17 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-11 Iskra?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has been produced in greater numbers with 18,525 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.