In the 1980s, PZL Warszawa-Okecie developed a military training aircraft, the PZL-130 Orlik, powered by an M-14P piston engine. The piston-engine version did not enter serial production, as efforts were focused on developing turboprop-powered variants.
A prototype of the TC export version was built, powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT-6A engine, equipped with Martin-Baker ejection seats and American-made avionics, first flown in 1993. The TB version, powered by a Czech Walter M601 engine, without ejection seats, entered serial production and service with the Polish Air Force. During service, Martin-Baker ejection seats were installed. The aircraft modified in this way were designated TC-I. The remaining aircraft in service underwent another modernisation to the TC-II standard.
Orliks have been serving in the Polish Air Force since 1994 for basic pilot training and in the Orlik aerobatic display team.
| Wingspan | 9 m |
| Length | 9.18 m |
| Empty weight | 1450 kg |
| Takeoff weight | 2700 kg |
| Maximum speed | 480 km/h |
| Ceiling | 10 000 m |
| Range | 1060 km |
| Wing area | 13 m2 |
| Powerplant | Walter M-601 turboprop engine, 657 hp |
