CJ-6 vs IAR-823

Overview

The CJ-6 and the IAR-823 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and IAR respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 310 km/h for the IAR-823. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,800 km for the IAR-823. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 5,600 m for the IAR-823.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 80 for the IAR-823. The CJ-6 first flew 15 years before the IAR-823 (1958 vs 1973).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
Romanian civil and military trainer aircraft, built from 1974 until 1983, used for primary flight training.
IAR IAR-823 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR
First flight 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 80 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 16 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.