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IAR-823

IAR · Romania · Cold War (1970–1991)

IAR-823 — Fixed Wing
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The IAR-823 is a civil and military trainer aircraft built in Romania from 1974 until 1983. It is a conventional low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle undercarriage. The pilot and instructor sit side-by-side, and two more seats can be fitted behind them. The type was adopted by the Romanian Air Force as a primary trainer, and was also supplied to Romanian and Hungarian aeroclubs and the national flying school of Angola.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Romania
Manufacturer
IAR
Operator
Romanian Air Force; Angolan Air Force; Romanian Air Club; Hungarian Air Club
Service Entry
1974
Produced
80
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-six engine
Thrust / Power
216 kW
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1984
MTOW (lb)
3307
Endurance (hr)
6 hr
Service Ceiling (ft)
18373
Range (mi)
1118
Max Speed (mph)
193