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Hawker 400 vs IAR-823

Hawker 400 vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 310 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,500 kg, built 951 vs 80 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
Hawker 400 IAR-823
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft IAR
First flight 29 August 1978 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1978 1974
Number produced 951 units 80 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.2 m 2.5 m
Length 14.8 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or IAR-823?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.