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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 550 vs 590 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 5,057 kg, built 59 vs 52 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL AIDC
First flight 24 October 1983 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1994 1976
Number produced 59 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 12.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.7 m
Length 9.3 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 2,010 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.