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SW-4 Puszczyk vs TS-11 Iskra

SW-4 Puszczyk vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 260 vs 720 km/h, range 790 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,800 vs 3,840 kg, built 40 vs 424 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
SW-4 Puszczyk TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Świdnik PZL Mielec
First flight 29 October 1996 5 February 1960
Year introduced 2002 1964
Number produced 40 units 424 units
Average unit price $700K --
Wing area -- m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 10.1 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 10.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 790 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 38 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.