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PZL-130 Orlik vs NAMC YS-11

PZL-130 Orlik vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 470 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 23,500 kg, built 59 vs 182 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL NAMC
First flight 24 October 1983 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1994 1965
Number produced 59 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 14.6 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 32.0 m
Height 3.5 m 9.0 m
Length 9.3 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 29 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.