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I-22 Iryda vs T-50 Golden Eagle

I-22 Iryda vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 940 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 13,472 kg, built 17 vs 200 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
I-22 Iryda T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec KAI
First flight 3 March 1985 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1992 2005
Number produced 17 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.2 m
Height 4.3 m 4.8 m
Length 13.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the I-22 Iryda's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 13 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.