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I-22 Iryda vs Yak-18 Max

I-22 Iryda vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 940 vs 300 km/h, range 1,200 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,320 kg.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Yakovlev
First flight 3 March 1985 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1992 1946
Number produced 17 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.6 m
Height 4.3 m 3.4 m
Length 13.2 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 700 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-18 Max?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-18 Max?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-18 Max?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-18 Max?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 46 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.