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IAR-823 vs T-41 Mescalero

IAR-823 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 310 vs 232 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,134 kg, built 80 vs 838 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
IAR-823 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Cessna
First flight 10 June 1973 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1974 1965
Number produced 80 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.9 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
Both the IAR-823 and T-41 Mescalero are 8.2 meters long.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.