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TS-11 Iskra vs Yak-18 Max

TS-11 Iskra vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 720 vs 300 km/h, range 1,250 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 3,840 vs 1,320 kg.

PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
TS-11 Iskra Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Yakovlev
First flight 5 February 1960 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1964 1946
Number produced 424 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.5 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 10.6 m
Height 3.5 m 3.4 m
Length 11.2 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 720 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 700 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-18 Max?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-18 Max?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-18 Max?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-18 Max?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-18 Max?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 18 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.