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T-50 Golden Eagle vs TS-11 Iskra

T-50 Golden Eagle vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 720 km/h, range 1,851 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 3,840 kg, built 200 vs 424 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI PZL Mielec
First flight 20 August 2002 5 February 1960
Year introduced 2005 1964
Number produced 200 units 424 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 23.7 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 10.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 1,120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 41 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.