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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-28 Trojan

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 550 vs 552 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 3,856 kg, built 59 vs 1,948 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL North American
First flight 24 October 1983 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1994 1950
Number produced 59 units 1948 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 12.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 9.3 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 44 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.