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PZL-130 Orlik vs SAAB 105

PZL-130 Orlik vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 970 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 4,635 kg, built 59 vs 192 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik SAAB 105
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Saab
First flight 24 October 1983 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1994 1967
Number produced 59 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.