IAR-823 vs R44 Raven
Overview
The IAR-823 and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by IAR and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 310 km/h for the IAR-823 vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The IAR-823 has an operational range of 1,800 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The IAR-823 operates at altitudes up to 5,600 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.
The IAR-823 has been produced in 80 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The IAR-823 first flew 17 years before the R44 Raven (1973 vs 1990).
| Romanian civil and military trainer aircraft, built from 1974 until 1983, used for primary flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAR |
| First flight | 10 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 80 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 31 March 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 6331 units |
| Average unit price | $600K |
| Wing area | 15.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 216 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 19 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.