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I-22 Iryda vs Yak-52

I-22 Iryda vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 285 km/h, range 1,200 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,305 kg, built 17 vs 1,815 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Yak-52
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Yakovlev
First flight 3 March 1985 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1992 1979
Number produced 17 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.3 m
Height 4.3 m 2.7 m
Length 13.2 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 550 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.