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I-22 Iryda vs Kawasaki T-4

I-22 Iryda vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 7,500 kg, built 17 vs 200 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Kawasaki
First flight 3 March 1985 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1992 1988
Number produced 17 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.9 m
Height 4.3 m 4.6 m
Length 13.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
Both the I-22 Iryda and Kawasaki T-4 have a maximum takeoff weight of 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 4 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.