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I-22 Iryda vs T-6 Texan II

I-22 Iryda vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 940 vs 585 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,858 kg, built 17 vs 850 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
I-22 Iryda T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Beechcraft
First flight 3 March 1985 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1992 2001
Number produced 17 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.2 m
Height 4.3 m 3.3 m
Length 13.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 9 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.