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IAR-823 vs T-28 Trojan

IAR-823 vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 310 vs 552 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 3,856 kg, built 80 vs 1,948 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
IAR-823 T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR North American
First flight 10 June 1973 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1974 1950
Number produced 80 units 1948 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 12.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.9 m
Length 8.2 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 242 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 24 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.