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I-22 Iryda vs TB-30 Epsilon

I-22 Iryda vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 940 vs 356 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 17 vs 19 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
I-22 Iryda TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Socata
First flight 3 March 1985 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1992 1984
Number produced 17 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 7.9 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 13.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 584 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has been produced in greater numbers with 19 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.