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Grob G-120 vs IAR-99 Șoim

Grob G-120 vs IAR-99 Șoim at a glance — top speed 435 vs 865 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 5,560 kg, built 215 vs 28 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Specifications
Grob G-120 IAR-99 Șoim
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Avioane Craiova
First flight 1 January 1999 21 December 1985
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number produced 215 units 28 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.9 m
Height 2.7 m 3.9 m
Length 8.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 5,560 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 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-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 12 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.