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Hawk vs IAR-99 Șoim

Hawk vs IAR-99 Șoim at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 865 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 5,560 kg, built 1,000 vs 28 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Specifications
Hawk IAR-99 Șoim
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Avioane Craiova
First flight 21 August 1974 21 December 1985
Year introduced 1976 1987
Number produced 1000 units 28 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 11.9 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 5,560 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 11 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or IAR-99 Șoim?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.