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IAR-823 vs T-34 Mentor

IAR-823 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 310 vs 396 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 4,300 kg, built 80 vs 2,300 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
IAR-823 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Beechcraft
First flight 10 June 1973 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1974 1953
Number produced 80 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 2.5 m 2.9 m
Length 8.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 21 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.