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IAR-823 vs Robinson R44 Raven

IAR-823 vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 310 vs 240 km/h, range 1,800 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,134 kg, built 80 vs 6,331 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
IAR-823 Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Robinson
First flight 10 June 1973 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1974 1993
Number produced 80 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.3 m
Length 8.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 240 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson 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 Robinson R44 Raven?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 19 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.