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I-22 Iryda vs Zlin Z 43

I-22 Iryda vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 235 km/h, range 1,200 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 17 vs 144 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Zlin
First flight 3 March 1985 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1992 1972
Number produced 17 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 19.9 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.8 m
Height 4.3 m 2.9 m
Length 13.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 610 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 705 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.