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M-346 Master vs PZL-130 Orlik

M-346 Master vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 550 km/h, range 1,925 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 2,950 kg, built 92 vs 59 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
M-346 Master PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL
First flight 15 July 2004 24 October 1983
Year introduced 2015 1994
Number produced 92 units 59 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 3.5 m
Length 11.5 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 542 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 21 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or PZL-130 Orlik?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.