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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-41 Mescalero

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 550 vs 232 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,134 kg, built 59 vs 838 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Cessna
First flight 24 October 1983 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1994 1965
Number produced 59 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.9 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 29 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.