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I-22 Iryda vs T-38 Talon

I-22 Iryda vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 940 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,670 kg, built 17 vs 1,189 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
I-22 Iryda T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Northrop
First flight 3 March 1985 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1992 1961
Number produced 17 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 7.7 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 13.2 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 441 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.