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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-45 Goshawk

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 550 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 6,387 kg, built 59 vs 221 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL McDonnell Douglas
First flight 24 October 1983 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1994 1992
Number produced 59 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 14.6 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.1 m
Length 9.3 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 488 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.