IAR-823 vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
The IAR-823 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by IAR and Aero respectively.
The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.1x the IAR-823's 310 km/h. The IAR-823 has an operational range of 1,800 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 5,600 m for the IAR-823. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 2.4x the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
The IAR-823 has been produced in 80 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 14 years before the IAR-823 (1959 vs 1973).
| Romanian civil and military trainer aircraft, built from 1974 until 1983, used for primary flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAR |
| First flight | 10 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 80 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 900 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 216 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 894 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.