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IAR-823 vs MB-326K

IAR-823 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 310 vs 806 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 3,765 kg, built 80 vs 800 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
IAR-823 MB-326K
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Aermacchi
First flight 10 June 1973 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1974 1962
Number produced 80 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.6 m
Height 2.5 m 3.7 m
Length 8.2 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.