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IAR-823 vs Zlin Z 43

IAR-823 vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 235 km/h, range 1,800 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 80 vs 144 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
IAR-823 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Zlin
First flight 10 June 1973 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1974 1972
Number produced 80 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 15.0 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.8 m
Height 2.5 m 2.9 m
Length 8.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 610 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.