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TB-30 Epsilon vs TS-11 Iskra

TB-30 Epsilon vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 356 vs 720 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 3,840 kg, built 19 vs 424 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata PZL Mielec
First flight 22 December 1979 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1984 1964
Number produced 19 units 424 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 9.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.1 m
Height 2.7 m 3.5 m
Length 7.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 364 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 20 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.