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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-6 Texan II

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 550 vs 585 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 2,858 kg, built 59 vs 850 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Beechcraft
First flight 24 October 1983 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1994 2001
Number produced 59 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 14.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.3 m
Length 9.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The PZL-130 Orlik entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.