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Kawasaki T-4 vs TS-11 Iskra

Kawasaki T-4 vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 720 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 3,840 kg, built 200 vs 424 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki PZL Mielec
First flight 29 July 1985 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1988 1964
Number produced 200 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.1 m
Height 4.6 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 24 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.