PZL PZL-130 Orlik
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| First flight | 24 October 1983 |
| Year of introduction | 1994 |
| Number produced | 59 units |
Description
The PZL PZL-130 Orlik is a military aircraft developed by the Polish manufacturer PZL. It was designed to serve as a trainer aircraft for the Polish Air Force, replacing the older TS-11 Iskra. The Orlik was first introduced in the late 1980s and has been in continuous service since then, undergoing various upgrades and improvements over the years. With its sturdy construction and versatile capabilities, the Orlik is well-suited for a range of training missions, including basic flight training, instrument flying, tactical navigation, and formation flying. It has been deployed both domestically and internationally, serving numerous air forces and military training centers worldwide.
Technical specifications
| Version: PZL-130TC-II | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h (342 mph) |
| Wing area | 14.6 m² (156.7 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Height | 3.5 m (11.6 ft) |
| Length | 9.3 m (30.5 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 10000 m (32808 ft) |
| Empty weight | 1825 kg (4023 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2950 kg (6504 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turboprop Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C delivering 559 kW |
| Ejection seat | Martin-Baker Mk 11 |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poland | 22 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.