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I-22 Iryda vs T-33 Shooting Star

I-22 Iryda vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 940 vs 970 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 6,832 kg, built 17 vs 6,557 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
I-22 Iryda T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Lockheed
First flight 3 March 1985 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1992 1948
Number produced 17 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.8 m
Height 4.3 m 3.6 m
Length 13.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 44 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.