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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-38 Talon

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 550 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 5,670 kg, built 59 vs 1,189 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Northrop
First flight 24 October 1983 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1994 1961
Number produced 59 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 9.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 831 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 33 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.