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Grob G-115 vs IAR-823

Grob G-115 vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 310 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 1,500 kg, built 204 vs 80 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
Grob G-115 IAR-823
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob IAR
First flight 1 November 1985 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1999 1974
Number produced 204 units 80 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 2.4 m 2.5 m
Length 7.5 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Grob G-115's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 25 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or IAR-823?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.