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Hürkus vs IAR-823

Hürkus vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 310 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,800 km, built 18 vs 80 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
Hürkus IAR-823
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI IAR
First flight 29 August 2013 10 June 1973
Year introduced 2016 1974
Number produced 18 units 80 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 2.5 m
Length 11.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or IAR-823?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or IAR-823?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or IAR-823?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 42 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.