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HTT-40 vs IAR-99 Șoim

HTT-40 vs IAR-99 Șoim at a glance — top speed 450 vs 865 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 5,560 kg, built 2 vs 28 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Specifications
HTT-40 IAR-99 Șoim
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Avioane Craiova
First flight 1 June 2016 21 December 1985
Year introduced 2026 1987
Number produced 2 units 28 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.9 m
Height -- m 3.9 m
Length -- m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 5,560 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the HTT-40's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 39 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has been produced in greater numbers with 28 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.