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Hawker 400 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
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Specifications
Hawker 400 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL
First flight 29 August 1978 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1978 1994
Number produced 951 units 59 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.2 m 3.5 m
Length 14.8 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Overview

The Hawker 400 and the PZL-130 Orlik are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and PZL respectively.

Top speed is 860 km/h for the Hawker 400 vs 550 km/h for the PZL-130 Orlik. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 2,200 km for the PZL-130 Orlik. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 10,000 m for the PZL-130 Orlik. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 2.5x the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.

The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 59 for the PZL-130 Orlik. The Hawker 400 first flew 5 years before the PZL-130 Orlik (1978 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.