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IAR-823 vs TB-30 Epsilon

IAR-823 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 310 vs 356 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 80 vs 19 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
IAR-823 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Socata
First flight 10 June 1973 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1974 1984
Number produced 80 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.9 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 10 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.