PC-9 vs PZL-130 Orlik
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 24 October 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 59 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 14.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,950 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-9 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.