IA-63 Pampa vs IAR-99 Șoim

Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $-- million
Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
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 $-- million
Wing area 15.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height 4.3 m
Length 10.9 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf
Profile drawing of FMA IA-63 Pampa
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
Profile drawing of Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 815 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 5,000 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the IA-63 Pampa's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 1 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or IAR-99 Șoim?
The IA-63 Pampa has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.