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IAR-823 vs Pilatus PC-9

IAR-823 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 593 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 3,200 kg, built 80 vs 265 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
IAR-823 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Pilatus
First flight 10 June 1973 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1974 1987
Number produced 80 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.3 m
Length 8.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 283 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 13 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.