PZL-MIELEC
| Manufacturer | PWR | Max TD | Max TR | WS | FL | Max RF | Max Kts/Mach | H | Max OC | C | Max WLE | E | CR Max PNR |
| I-22 Iryda M-96 Trainer turbofan/jet-powered | 14.7 kN | 9.6 | 13.2 | 1,550 | M 0.8 | 4 | 42,295 | 2 | 2000 | 2h 30min | 250 | ||
| 2 x WSK PZL-Rzeszow K-15 15 Military Turbofans/Jets | |||||||||||||
| M-96 is development of M-93K with K-15 Engines, Sextant Avionics, modified wing, Fowler flaps, slats | |||||||||||||
| Iryda M-93 K Trainer turbofan/jet-powered | 14.7 kN | 9.6 | 13.2 | 1,200 | 500kt | 4 | 41,010 | 2 | 1800 | 2h30min | 200 | ||
| 2 x WSK PZL-Rzeszow K-15 15 Military Turbofans/Jets | |||||||||||||
| Time to height 3 min to 6km; (a) 1,879km with underwing tanks; (b) without underwing tanks | |||||||||||||
| Iryda M-93 V Trainer turbofan/jet-powered | 14.73kN | 9.6 | 13.2 | 1,200 | M 0.82 | 4 | 43,470 | 2 | 1800 | 2h 30min | 200 | ||
| 2 x Rolls-Royce Viper 545 Turbojet | |||||||||||||
| Range is 1,870km with underwing tanks; (b) without underwing tanks | |||||||||||||
| M-99A Orkan Trainer turbofan/jet-powered | 26.6kN | 10.8 | 13.2 | 2,400 | 570kt | 11 | 47,570 | 1 | 4000 | 300 | |||
| 2 x Rolls-Royce Turboméca Adour 900 Military Turbofans/Jets | |||||||||||||
| Range is 4,000km with underwing tanks; (b) 600km with underwing tanks | |||||||||||||
| M-99S Orkan Trainer turbofan/jet-powered | 21.57kN | 10.8 | 13.2 | 2,400 | M 0.95 | 11 | 47,243 | 1 | 4000 | 300 | |||
| 2 x Povazska Strojarne Letecke Motory a.s. DV-2 Military Turbofans/Jets | |||||||||||||
| Range is 4,00okm with underwing tanks | |||||||||||||
Abbreviations: PWR-Power, Max TD-Thrust dry, Max TR-Thrust re-heat, WS-Wingspan, FL-Fuselage length, Max RF-Max range (km), H-Hardpoints, Max OC-Max Operating Ceiling, Max Pay.-Max Payload, C-Crew, P-Pax, Max WLE-Max Load External (warload) (kg), E-Endurance, CR Max PNR-Combat Radius Max Payload No-Refuel.
PZL-Mielec Aircraft Company Ltd, ul. Wojska Polskiego 3, Mielec, PL-39-300, Poland; Tel:+48 17 7887819, Fax:+48 17 7887226
The future of the I-22 is increasingly in doubt. The basic aircraft design has undergone numerous changes as design shortfalls have come to light. In the wake of a fatal crash in 1996, the M-96 aerodynamic modifications were introduced, aimed at reducing the aircraft's approach speed.
The I-22 was first flown in 1985, as the intended replacement for the TS-11 Iskra. The project received an early blow when the second prototype crashed in 1987.
The first aircraft was delivered to the Polish air force in 1992. Four early production aircraft are to be upgraded to the M-96 standard, powered by the K-15 turbofan rather than the less powerful PZL-5 engines used in the original aircraft. The R-R Viper 545 is on offer as an alternative powerplant.
PZL is offering a variety of combat derivatives of the basic I-22, having carried out design studies into a dedicated single-seat light fighter version.
Atwo-seat reconnaissance/close air-supportderivative of the aircraft is also on offer.
Source: Flight International
