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IAR-823 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

IAR-823 vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 310 vs 260 km/h, range 1,800 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,800 kg, built 80 vs 40 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
IAR-823 SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR PZL-Świdnik
First flight 10 June 1973 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1974 2002
Number produced 80 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wing area 15.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.1 m
Length 8.2 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 790 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 28 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.