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IAR-823 vs M-346 Master

IAR-823 vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 310 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 9,500 kg, built 80 vs 92 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
IAR-823 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Aermacchi
First flight 10 June 1973 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1974 2015
Number produced 80 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.7 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 8.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 782 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 41 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.