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I-22 Iryda vs L-39 Albatros

I-22 Iryda vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 940 vs 750 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,700 kg, built 17 vs 2,900 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
I-22 Iryda L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Aero
First flight 3 March 1985 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1992 1972
Number produced 17 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.5 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 13.2 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.