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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-50 Golden Eagle

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 550 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 13,472 kg, built 59 vs 200 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL KAI
First flight 24 October 1983 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1994 2005
Number produced 59 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 14.6 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.8 m
Length 9.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 1,290 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 11 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.