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IAR-823 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

IAR-823 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 310 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 13,472 kg, built 80 vs 200 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
IAR-823 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR KAI
First flight 10 June 1973 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1974 2005
Number produced 80 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.2 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 8.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 1,530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 31 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.