PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs PZL-130 Orlik
| Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 12 April 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 618 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 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 | 16.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 412 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,060 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 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-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.