PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs PZL-130 Orlik
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Pilatus |
First flight | 12 April 1966 |
Year of introduction | 1978 |
Number produced | 618 units |
Average unit price | $1.5 million |
Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s. | |
Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | PZL |
First flight | 24 October 1983 |
Year of introduction | 1994 |
Number produced | 59 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Wing area | 14.6 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
Length | 9.3 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 550 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 10,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,950 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 1,825 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW â—‰ |