PZL-130 Orlik vs R22
The PZL-130 Orlik and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by PZL and Robinson respectively. The PZL-130 Orlik reaches 550 km/h — 2.9x the R22's 188 km/h. The PZL-130 Orlik has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 387 km for the R22. The PZL-130 Orlik operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 2,950 kg MTOW, the PZL-130 Orlik is 4.8x the R22's 621 kg. The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in 59 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 8 years before the PZL-130 Orlik (1975 vs 1983).
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 24 October 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 59 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| Wing area | 14.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,950 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The R22 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 PZL-130 Orlik or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.