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Measured figures
T-34C · Length
Single source28 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (8.750 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
Configuration
| Specification | T-34C Turbo-Mentor | PZL-130 Orlik |
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| Variant description | T-34C Turbo-Mentor[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor Two-seat primary trainer, fitted with a turboprop engine.[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor | — |
| Fuel capacity | 130 US gal (110 imp gal; 490 L)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor | — |
| Propellers | 3-bladed Hartzell constant-speed[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor | — |
| Stall speed | 53 kn (61 mph, 98 km/h) (flaps down, power off)[source] |
PZL-130TC II Orlik · Length
9.3 m (30 ft 6 in)[source]
Empty; T-34C · Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; T-34C · Max takeoff weight
Single source2,960 lb (1,343 kg)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
4,300 lb (1,950 kg) (T-34C-1 weapons trainer 5,500 lb (2,500 kg))[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
Empty; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Gross weight
Single sourceCruise; T-34C · at 17,000 ft (5,200 m) (max cruise)
Single source214 kn (246 mph, 396 km/h) at 17,000 ft (5,200 m) (max cruise)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
T-34C · at 180 kn (210 mph; 330 km/h) and 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Single source708 nmi (815 mi, 1,311 km) at 180 kn (210 mph; 330 km/h) and 20,000 ft (6,100 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
PZL-130TC II Orlik · Range
Single source2,200 km (1,400 mi, 1,200 nmi)[source]
T-34C · 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 A-25 turboprop , 550 shp (
Single source1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 A-25 turboprop , 550 shp (410 kW)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor
PZL-130TC II Orlik · 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop 750 shp
Single source1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop, 560 kW (750 shp)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Never exceed speed | 280 kn (320 mph, 520 km/h)[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor | — |
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| g limits | +6, -3[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor | — |
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| Hardpoints | 4 with a capacity of 600 lb (272 kg) inner, 300 lb (136 kg) outer, 1,200 lb (544 kg) total[source]Only the source-declared variant T-34C Turbo-Mentor | 6 with a capacity of 700 kg (1,500 lb)[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft[source]Manufacturer of the explicitly named T-34C Turbo-Mentor only. Beechcraft[source]T-34C Turbo-Mentor | Airbus Poland SA[source] |
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| Country of origin | USA[source]T-34C Turbo-Mentor | — |
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| Type | — | Trainer[source] |
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| National origin | — | Poland[source] |
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| Primary user | — | Polish Air Force[source] |
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| Number built | — | 50 + 9 prototypes[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | 1994[source] |
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| First flight | — | 24 October 1984[source] |
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Maximum take-off; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Max takeoff weight
Single source