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).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
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
Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim Training profile drawing
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

Performance Radar Chart

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.