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I-22 Iryda vs MB-326K

I-22 Iryda vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 940 vs 806 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 3,765 kg, built 17 vs 800 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
I-22 Iryda MB-326K
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Aermacchi
First flight 3 March 1985 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1992 1962
Number produced 17 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.6 m
Height 4.3 m 3.7 m
Length 13.2 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 30 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.