What is pzl 130?

PZL-130 Orlik is a Polish-designed and built military trainer aircraft. It was developed in the early 1980s and used by the Polish Air Force as a basic trainer for pilots. The aircraft is a low-wing monoplane with a tandem cockpit for the instructor and trainee. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop engine, which provides a maximum speed of 560 km/h (348 mph) and a range of 1,400 km (870 miles).

The PZL-130 Orlik has been exported to several countries including Lithuania, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In addition to its training role, it has also been adapted for light attack and reconnaissance missions. The PZL-130 Orlik MPT (Multi-Purpose Trainer) variant is a modernized version with improved avionics and systems, including the ability to simulate radar and missile systems.

Overall, the PZL-130 Orlik has proven to be a reliable and cost-effective trainer aircraft for many air forces around the world.