CJ-6 vs IAR-99 Șoim
Overview
The CJ-6 and the IAR-99 Șoim are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Avioane Craiova respectively.
The IAR-99 Șoim reaches 865 km/h — 2.9x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,100 km for the IAR-99 Șoim. The IAR-99 Șoim operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 5,560 kg MTOW, the IAR-99 Șoim is 4.0x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 28 for the IAR-99 Șoim. The CJ-6 first flew 27 years before the IAR-99 Șoim (1958 vs 1985).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 27 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $75K |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avioane Craiova |
| First flight | 21 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,250 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,095 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,560 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 565 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 29 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.