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I-22 Iryda vs Pilatus PC-21

I-22 Iryda vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 685 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,250 kg, built 17 vs 211 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Pilatus
First flight 3 March 1985 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1992 2008
Number produced 17 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.1 m
Height 4.3 m 3.8 m
Length 13.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 16 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.