Pzl-Mielec I-22 Iryda
The PZL I-22 Iryda was Poland’s indigenous jet trainer, developed during the final decades of the Cold War. It was intended to train pilots for Warsaw Pact fighters and could also carry weapons for light-attack missions. Technical problems, funding shortages, and the political changes of the 1990s prevented full-scale production. Only a small number entered Polish service, making the Iryda a rare symbol of an ambitious aerospace programme overtaken by history.
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The PZL I-22 Iryda was Poland's indigenous jet trainer, designed to train pilots for Warsaw Pact fighters.
Specifications
| Length | 13.2 m (43 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.6 m (31 ft) |
| Height | 4.3 m (14 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.9 t |
| Range | 1,200 NM (2,222 km) |
| Maximum speed | 450 kt (833 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) |
| Rate of climb | 8,000 ft/min (40.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,980 l |
| Engines | 1x SO-3W turbojet |
| Units built | 17 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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