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IAR-823 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

IAR-823 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 310 vs 590 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 5,057 kg, built 80 vs 52 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
IAR-823 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR AIDC
First flight 10 June 1973 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1974 1976
Number produced 80 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 12.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.7 m
Length 8.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 2 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.