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IAR-823 vs T-39 Sabreliner

IAR-823 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 310 vs 885 km/h, range 1,800 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 8,056 kg, built 80 vs 200 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
IAR-823 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR North American
First flight 10 June 1973 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1974 1962
Number produced 80 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 13.6 m
Height 2.5 m 4.9 m
Length 8.2 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 575 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.