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Nanchang CJ-6 vs IAR-823

Nanchang CJ-6 vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 310 km/h, range 700 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,500 kg, built 3,000 vs 80 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 IAR-823
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang IAR
First flight 27 August 1958 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1958 1974
Number produced 3000 units 80 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 2.5 m
Length 8.5 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or IAR-823?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.