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PZL-130 Orlik vs TB-30 Epsilon

PZL-130 Orlik vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 550 vs 356 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,250 kg, built 59 vs 19 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Socata
First flight 24 October 1983 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1994 1984
Number produced 59 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 14.6 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.9 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.