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IAR-823 vs P180 Avanti

IAR-823 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 310 vs 732 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 5,489 kg, built 80 vs 246 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
IAR-823 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Piaggio
First flight 10 June 1973 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1974 1990
Number produced 80 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.0 m
Height 2.5 m 4.0 m
Length 8.2 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 16 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.