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T-34 Mentor vs TS-11 Iskra

T-34 Mentor vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 396 vs 720 km/h, range 1,311 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 3,840 kg, built 2,300 vs 424 units.

Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
T-34 Mentor TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 2 December 1948 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1953 1964
Number produced 2300 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.7 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.1 m
Height 2.9 m 3.5 m
Length 8.8 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 396 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,311 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 324 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 11 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.