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IAR-823 vs KT-1 Woongbi

IAR-823 vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 310 vs 574 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 2,540 kg, built 80 vs 178 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Specifications
IAR-823 KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR KAI
First flight 10 June 1973 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1974 2000
Number produced 80 units 178 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.6 m
Height 2.5 m 3.7 m
Length 8.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi 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 IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 26 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.