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PZL-130 Orlik vs SW-4 Puszczyk

PZL-130 Orlik vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 550 vs 260 km/h, range 2,200 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,800 kg, built 59 vs 40 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL PZL-Świdnik
First flight 24 October 1983 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1994 2002
Number produced 59 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wing area 14.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.1 m
Length 9.3 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 790 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 290 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 8 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.