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Pilatus PC-24 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Pilatus PC-24 vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 787 vs 550 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 2,950 kg, built 100 vs 59 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL
First flight 11 May 2015 24 October 1983
Year introduced 2018 1994
Number produced 100 units 59 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.0 m
Height 5.3 m 3.5 m
Length 16.8 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 237 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 24 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.