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Kawasaki T-4 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Kawasaki T-4 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 550 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,950 kg, built 200 vs 59 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki PZL
First flight 29 July 1985 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1988 1994
Number produced 200 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 488 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 6 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.