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IAR-823 vs T-33 Shooting Star

IAR-823 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 310 vs 970 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 6,832 kg, built 80 vs 6,557 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Specifications
IAR-823 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Lockheed
First flight 10 June 1973 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1974 1948
Number produced 80 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.8 m
Height 2.5 m 3.6 m
Length 8.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 26 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.