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IAR-823 vs Kawasaki T-4

IAR-823 vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 7,500 kg, built 80 vs 200 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
IAR-823 Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Kawasaki
First flight 10 June 1973 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1974 1988
Number produced 80 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.9 m
Height 2.5 m 4.6 m
Length 8.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 728 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 14 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.