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IAR-823 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

IAR-823 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 310 vs 412 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 2,700 kg, built 80 vs 618 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
IAR-823 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Pilatus
First flight 10 June 1973 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1974 1978
Number produced 80 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.4 m
Height 2.5 m 3.2 m
Length 8.2 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 4 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.