IAR-823 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The IAR-823 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by IAR and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 3.1x the IAR-823's 310 km/h. The IAR-823 has an operational range of 1,800 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,600 m for the IAR-823. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 4.6x the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
The IAR-823 has been produced in 80 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 25 years before the IAR-823 (1948 vs 1973).
| Romanian civil and military trainer aircraft, built from 1974 until 1983, used for primary flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAR |
| First flight | 10 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 80 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 216 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.