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IAR-823 vs S330 / S333

IAR-823 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 194 km/h, range 1,800 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,157 kg.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
IAR-823 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Schweizer
First flight 10 June 1973 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1974 1992
Number produced 80 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.4 m
Height 2.5 m 3.4 m
Length 8.2 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 590 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or S330 / S333?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or S330 / S333?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or S330 / S333?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or S330 / S333?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or S330 / S333?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.