TS-11 Iskra vs YS-11

The TS-11 Iskra and the YS-11 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by PZL and NAMC respectively. Top speed is 720 km/h for the TS-11 Iskra vs 470 km/h for the YS-11. The TS-11 Iskra has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 2,110 km for the YS-11. The TS-11 Iskra operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 6,980 m for the YS-11. At 23,500 kg MTOW, the YS-11 is 6.1x the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg. The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in 424 units vs 182 for the YS-11. The TS-11 Iskra first flew 2 years before the YS-11 (1960 vs 1962).

Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
PZL TS-11 Iskra Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 424 units
Average unit price --
Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
NAMC YS-11 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer NAMC
First flight 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 182 units
Average unit price $2.2 million
Wing area 17.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 11.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 720 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,250 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,560 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 94.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.0 m â—‰
Height 9.0 m â—‰
Length 26.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 470 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,110 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,980 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,130 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-11 Iskra or YS-11?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 182 units of the YS-11.