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MB-326K vs PZL-130 Orlik

MB-326K vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 806 vs 550 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 2,950 kg, built 800 vs 59 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
MB-326K PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL
First flight 10 December 1957 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1962 1994
Number produced 800 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 10.7 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 256 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 32 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.