CT/4 Airtrainer vs IAR-823
Overview
The CT/4 Airtrainer and the IAR-823 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pacific Aerospace and IAR respectively.
Top speed is 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer vs 310 km/h for the IAR-823. The CT/4 Airtrainer has an operational range of 963 km vs 1,800 km for the IAR-823. The IAR-823 operates at altitudes up to 5,600 m compared to 5,550 m for the CT/4 Airtrainer.
The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in 155 units vs 80 for the IAR-823. The CT/4 Airtrainer first flew 1 years before the IAR-823 (1972 vs 1973).
| New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace |
| First flight | 23 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 155 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Romanian civil and military trainer aircraft, built from 1974 until 1983, used for primary flight training. | |
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| 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 | 12.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 387 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 963 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,550 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,180 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 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 CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The CT/4 Airtrainer entered service first in 1973, 1 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in greater numbers with 155 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.