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I-22 Iryda vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

I-22 Iryda vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 940 vs 412 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,700 kg, built 17 vs 618 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
I-22 Iryda PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Pilatus
First flight 3 March 1985 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1992 1978
Number produced 17 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.4 m
Height 4.3 m 3.2 m
Length 13.2 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
Both the I-22 Iryda and PC-7 Turbo Trainer have a range of 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 14 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.