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IAR-823 vs NAMC YS-11

IAR-823 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 470 km/h, range 1,800 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 23,500 kg, built 80 vs 182 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
IAR-823 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR NAMC
First flight 10 June 1973 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1974 1965
Number produced 80 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 15.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 32.0 m
Height 2.5 m 9.0 m
Length 8.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the IAR-823's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.