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IAR-823 vs PA-44 Seminole

IAR-823 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 310 vs 311 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,724 kg, built 80 vs 926 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
IAR-823 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Piper
First flight 10 June 1973 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1974 1979
Number produced 80 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 15.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.8 m
Height 2.5 m 2.6 m
Length 8.2 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.