PZL-130 Orlik vs T-45 Goshawk
The PZL-130 Orlik and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by PZL and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively. Top speed is 550 km/h for the PZL-130 Orlik vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The PZL-130 Orlik has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 10,000 m for the PZL-130 Orlik. At 6,387 kg MTOW, the T-45 Goshawk is 2.2x the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg. The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in 59 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. The PZL-130 Orlik first flew 5 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1983 vs 1988).
| Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 24 October 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 59 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 14.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,950 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.