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PZL-130 Orlik vs Aermacchi S-211

PZL-130 Orlik vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 667 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 2,750 kg, built 59 vs 60 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Aermacchi
First flight 24 October 1983 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1994 1984
Number produced 59 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.4 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 9.3 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
Both the PZL-130 Orlik and Aermacchi S-211 are 9.3 meters long.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.