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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-2 Buckeye

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 550 vs 838 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 5,931 kg, built 59 vs 529 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL North American
First flight 24 October 1983 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1994 1959
Number produced 59 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 14.6 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 9.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 288 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 35 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.