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IAR-823 vs Pilatus PC-21

IAR-823 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 685 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 4,250 kg, built 80 vs 211 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
IAR-823 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Pilatus
First flight 10 June 1973 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1974 2008
Number produced 80 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 2.5 m 3.8 m
Length 8.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.