TS-11 Iskra vs CM 170 Magister

Polish jet trainer, designed in the Cold War era, used extensively for instruction and light attack roles.
Picture of TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 5 February 1960
Year of introduction 1964
Number produced 424 units
Average unit price $-- million
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 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 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 None km
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 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 639 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of CM 170 Magister

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of TS-11 Iskra by Tupungato.