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IAR-823 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

IAR-823 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 333 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,300 kg, built 80 vs 900 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
IAR-823 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 10 June 1973 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1974 1966
Number produced 80 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.4 m
Height 2.5 m 2.4 m
Length 8.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 8 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.