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IAR-823 vs T-2 Buckeye

IAR-823 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 310 vs 838 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 5,931 kg, built 80 vs 529 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
IAR-823 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR North American
First flight 10 June 1973 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1974 1959
Number produced 80 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 2.5 m 4.5 m
Length 8.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.