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PZL-130 Orlik vs Yak-52

PZL-130 Orlik vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 285 km/h, range 2,200 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,305 kg, built 59 vs 1,815 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik Yak-52
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Yakovlev
First flight 24 October 1983 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1994 1979
Number produced 59 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.3 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.3 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 550 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.