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MB-339 vs PZL-130 Orlik

MB-339 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 898 vs 550 km/h, range 1,760 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 2,950 kg, built 230 vs 59 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
MB-339 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL
First flight 12 August 1976 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1979 1994
Number produced 230 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 11.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 348 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.