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IAR-823 vs SAAB 105

IAR-823 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 970 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 4,635 kg, built 80 vs 192 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
IAR-823 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Saab
First flight 10 June 1973 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1974 1967
Number produced 80 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.5 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 7 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.