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IAR-823 vs Jet Provost

IAR-823 vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 310 vs 707 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 4,173 kg.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
IAR-823 Jet Provost
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR BAC
First flight 10 June 1973 26 June 1954
Year introduced 1974 1955
Number produced 80 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.8 m
Height 2.5 m 3.1 m
Length 8.2 m 10.4 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 707 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,445 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Jet Provost?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 19 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.