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IAR-823 vs Yak-52

IAR-823 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 285 km/h, range 1,800 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,305 kg, built 80 vs 1,815 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
IAR-823 Yak-52
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Yakovlev
First flight 10 June 1973 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1974 1979
Number produced 80 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.3 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 550 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 5 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.