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PZL-130 Orlik vs T-67 Firefly

PZL-130 Orlik vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 550 vs 282 km/h, range 2,200 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,157 kg, built 59 vs 250 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Slingsby
First flight 24 October 1983 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 59 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 14.6 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 2.4 m
Length 9.3 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 753 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 268 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.