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I-22 Iryda vs IAR-823

I-22 Iryda vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 310 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,500 kg, built 17 vs 80 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
I-22 Iryda IAR-823
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec IAR
First flight 3 March 1985 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1992 1974
Number produced 17 units 80 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.0 m
Height 4.3 m 2.5 m
Length 13.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.