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IAR-823 vs TS-11 Iskra

IAR-823 vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 310 vs 720 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 3,840 kg, built 80 vs 424 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
IAR-823 TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR PZL Mielec
First flight 10 June 1973 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1974 1964
Number produced 80 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.1 m
Height 2.5 m 3.5 m
Length 8.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 10 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.