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IAR-823 vs Robinson R22

IAR-823 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 188 km/h, range 1,800 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 621 kg, built 80 vs 4,600 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
IAR-823 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Robinson
First flight 10 June 1973 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1974 1979
Number produced 80 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.5 m
Length 8.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 387 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.