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IAR-823 vs KT-100

IAR-823 vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 389 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,633 kg, built 80 vs 23 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
IAR-823 KT-100
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR KAI
First flight 10 June 1973 20 July 2011
Year introduced 1974 2015
Number produced 80 units 23 units
Average unit price -- $570K
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.3 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 41 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or KT-100?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.