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Aermacchi M-345 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Aermacchi M-345 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 740 vs 550 km/h, range 1,410 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 2,950 kg, built 4 vs 59 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL
First flight 29 December 2016 24 October 1983
Year introduced 2020 1994
Number produced 4 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 9.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 26 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.