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I-22 Iryda vs T-41 Mescalero

I-22 Iryda vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 940 vs 232 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,134 kg, built 17 vs 838 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
I-22 Iryda T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Cessna
First flight 3 March 1985 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1992 1965
Number produced 17 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.9 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 13.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 708 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 27 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.