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IAR-823 vs PZL-130 Orlik

IAR-823 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 310 vs 550 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 2,950 kg, built 80 vs 59 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
IAR-823 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR PZL
First flight 10 June 1973 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1974 1994
Number produced 80 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.5 m
Length 8.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.