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IAR-823 vs T-25 Universal

IAR-823 vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 310 vs 300 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,700 kg, built 80 vs 189 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
IAR-823 T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Neiva
First flight 10 June 1973 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1974 1971
Number produced 80 units 189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.0 m
Length 8.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 3 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has been produced in greater numbers with 189 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.