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CT/4 Airtrainer vs IAR-823

CT/4 Airtrainer vs IAR-823 at a glance — top speed 387 vs 310 km/h, range 963 vs 1,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 1,500 kg, built 155 vs 80 units.

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
CT/4 Airtrainer IAR-823
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace IAR
First flight 23 February 1972 10 June 1973
Year introduced 1973 1974
Number produced 155 units 80 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.0 m
Height 2.6 m 2.5 m
Length 7.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 387 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 963 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 5,550 m 5,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The CT/4 Airtrainer entered service first in 1973, 1 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or IAR-823?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has been produced in greater numbers with 155 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.