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IAR-823 vs T-67 Firefly

IAR-823 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 310 vs 282 km/h, range 1,800 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,157 kg, built 80 vs 250 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
IAR-823 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Slingsby
First flight 10 June 1973 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974 1974
Number produced 80 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 15.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.4 m
Length 8.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 753 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
Both the IAR-823 and T-67 Firefly entered service in the same year: 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.