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IAR-823 vs MB-339

IAR-823 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 898 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 5,897 kg, built 80 vs 230 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
IAR-823 MB-339
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Aermacchi
First flight 10 June 1973 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1974 1979
Number produced 80 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.9 m
Height 2.5 m 3.6 m
Length 8.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the MB-339's 1,760 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.