PZL TS-11 Iskra
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| First flight | 5 February 1960 |
| Year of introduction | 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 | 11000 m (36089 ft) |
| Empty weight | 2560 kg (5644 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3840 kg (8466 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 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.