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Beechcraft Baron vs IAR-823

Beechcraft Baron vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 310 km/h, range 1,745 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 1,500 kg, built 6,884 vs 80 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron IAR-823
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft IAR
First flight 29 February 1960 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1961 1974
Number produced 6884 units 80 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.0 m 2.5 m
Length 9.0 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or IAR-823?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.