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Jet Provost vs PZL-130 Orlik

Jet Provost vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 707 vs 550 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 2,950 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Jet Provost PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC PZL
First flight 26 June 1954 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1955 1994
Number produced N/A 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.0 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 10.4 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 39 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.