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Grob G-115 vs IAR-99 Șoim

Grob G-115 vs IAR-99 Șoim at a glance — top speed 270 vs 865 km/h, range 1,150 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 5,560 kg, built 204 vs 28 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Specifications
Grob G-115 IAR-99 Șoim
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Avioane Craiova
First flight 1 November 1985 21 December 1985
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 204 units 28 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.9 m
Height 2.4 m 3.9 m
Length 7.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 5,560 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 595 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 12 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.