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IAR-823 vs Tu-134 Crusty

IAR-823 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 310 vs 950 km/h, range 1,800 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 47,600 kg, built 80 vs 854 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
IAR-823 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Tupolev
First flight 10 June 1973 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1974 1970
Number produced 80 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 29.0 m
Height 2.5 m 9.0 m
Length 8.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.