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Hawk vs IAR-823

Hawk vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 310 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,500 kg, built 1,000 vs 80 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
Hawk IAR-823
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace IAR
First flight 21 August 1974 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1976 1974
Number produced 1000 units 80 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 2.5 m
Length 11.9 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 718 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 2 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or IAR-823?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.