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IAR-99 Șoim vs KT-1 Woongbi

IAR-99 Șoim vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 865 vs 574 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 2,540 kg, built 28 vs 178 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova KAI
First flight 21 December 1985 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1987 2000
Number produced 28 units 178 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.6 m
Height 3.9 m 3.7 m
Length 11.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 574 km/h, a difference of 291 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 11,582 meters (37,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the KT-1 Woongbi's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 13 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.