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Pilatus PC-21 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Pilatus PC-21 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 685 vs 550 km/h, range 1,333 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 2,950 kg, built 211 vs 59 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL
First flight 1 July 2002 24 October 1983
Year introduced 2008 1994
Number produced 211 units 59 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 11.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 14 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.