CL-41 Tutor vs TS-11 Iskra

Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Picture of CL-41 Tutor
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price $-- million
Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
Picture of TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 424 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 20.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 782 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,564 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,195 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Canadair CL-41 Tutor
Wing area 17.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 11.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 720 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,250 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,560 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of PZL TS-11 Iskra

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-41 Tutor by Royal Canadian Air Force. Photo of TS-11 Iskra by Tupungato.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 1 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.