TS-11 Iskra
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 5 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 424 units |
Description
The PZL TS-11 Iskra is a military aircraft developed and manufactured by the Polish aerospace company PZL Mielec. Introduced in the early 1960s, it was designed to meet the training needs of the Polish Air Force. The Iskra successfully served as a jet trainer and light attack aircraft throughout its operational history. Its development was a collaboration between Polish and Soviet engineers, with a focus on reliability and simplicity of operation. The Iskra has been utilized by various countries, including Poland, India, and Yemen, for training purposes and limited combat operations. This aircraft has played a significant role in pilot formation and skill development in multiple air forces.
Technical specifications
| Version: TS-11 Iskra bis D | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 720 km/h (447 mph) |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² (188.4 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m (33.0 ft) |
| Height | 3.5 m (11.5 ft) |
| Length | 11.2 m (36.6 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m (36,089 ft) |
| Empty weight | 2,560 kg (5,644 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,840 kg (8,466 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 14.8 m/s (48.6 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet PZL-Rzeszów SO-3 delivering 1000 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poland | 8 | |
All operators
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