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IAR-823 vs T-45 Goshawk

IAR-823 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 310 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 6,387 kg, built 80 vs 221 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
IAR-823 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR McDonnell Douglas
First flight 10 June 1973 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1974 1992
Number produced 80 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.4 m
Height 2.5 m 4.1 m
Length 8.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 728 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.