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I-22 Iryda vs PZL-130 Orlik

I-22 Iryda vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 940 vs 550 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,950 kg, built 17 vs 59 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
I-22 Iryda PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec PZL
First flight 3 March 1985 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1992 1994
Number produced 17 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.0 m
Height 4.3 m 3.5 m
Length 13.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.