IAR-823 vs T-6 Texan II
IAR-823 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 310 vs 585 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 2,858 kg, built 80 vs 850 units.
Specifications
|
IAR-823 |
T-6 Texan II |
| Origin country |
🇷🇴 Romania |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
IAR |
Beechcraft |
| First flight |
10 June 1973 |
23 December 1992 |
| Year introduced |
1974 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
80 units |
850 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$4.3 million |
| Wing area |
15.0 m² |
16.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
10.2 m |
| Height |
2.5 m |
3.3 m |
| Length |
8.2 m |
10.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
585 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,800 km |
1,700 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,600 m |
9,449 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,500 kg |
2,858 kg |
| Empty weight |
900 kg |
2,135 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 216 kW
|
1 x 932 kW
|
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Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 27 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.
