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IAR-99 Șoim vs Jet Provost

IAR-99 Șoim vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 865 vs 707 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 4,173 kg.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Jet Provost
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova BAC
First flight 21 December 1985 26 June 1954
Year introduced 1987 1955
Number produced 28 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.8 m
Height 3.9 m 3.1 m
Length 11.0 m 10.4 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 707 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,445 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 2,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Jet Provost?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Jet Provost?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Jet Provost?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Jet Provost?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 32 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.