CM 170 Magister vs TS-11 Iskra

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Picture of CM 170 Magister
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
Picture of TS-11 Iskra
Origin country πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 5 February 1960
Year of introduction 1964
Number produced 424 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.9 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 639 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of CM 170 Magister
Wing area 17.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 11.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 720 km/h β—‰
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 11,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,560 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf β—‰

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Photo of TS-11 Iskra by Tupungato.