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I-22 Iryda vs M-346 Master

I-22 Iryda vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 940 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 9,500 kg, built 17 vs 92 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
I-22 Iryda M-346 Master
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Aermacchi
First flight 3 March 1985 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1992 2015
Number produced 17 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.7 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 13.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the I-22 Iryda's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 23 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.