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IAR-823 vs L-39 Albatros

IAR-823 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 310 vs 750 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 4,700 kg, built 80 vs 2,900 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
IAR-823 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Aero
First flight 10 June 1973 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1974 1972
Number produced 80 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 8.2 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or L-39 Albatros?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.