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IAR-823 vs T-38 Talon

IAR-823 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 310 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 5,670 kg, built 80 vs 1,189 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
IAR-823 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Northrop
First flight 10 June 1973 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1974 1961
Number produced 80 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m 3.9 m
Length 8.2 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 1,071 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.