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Jet Provost vs TS-11 Iskra

Jet Provost vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 707 vs 720 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 3,840 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Jet Provost TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC PZL Mielec
First flight 26 June 1954 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1955 1964
Number produced N/A 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.1 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 10.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or TS-11 Iskra?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or TS-11 Iskra?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or TS-11 Iskra?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or TS-11 Iskra?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 9 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.