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I-22 Iryda vs IAR-99 Șoim

I-22 Iryda vs IAR-99 Șoim at a glance — top speed 940 vs 865 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,560 kg, built 17 vs 28 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Specifications
I-22 Iryda IAR-99 Șoim
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Avioane Craiova
First flight 3 March 1985 21 December 1985
Year introduced 1992 1987
Number produced 17 units 28 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.9 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 13.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,560 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 5 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has been produced in greater numbers with 28 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.