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PZL-130 Orlik vs S330 / S333

PZL-130 Orlik vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 194 km/h, range 2,200 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,157 kg.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik S330 / S333
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Schweizer
First flight 24 October 1983 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1994 1992
Number produced 59 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.4 m
Height 3.5 m 3.4 m
Length 9.3 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 590 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or S330 / S333?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 356 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or S330 / S333?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or S330 / S333?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or S330 / S333?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.