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IAR-99 Șoim vs L-70 Vinka

IAR-99 Șoim vs L-70 Vinka at a glance — top speed 865 vs 240 km/h, range 1,100 vs 860 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,250 kg, built 28 vs 30 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim L-70 Vinka
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Valmet
First flight 21 December 1985 1 July 1975
Year introduced 1987 1980
Number produced 28 units 30 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 14.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.9 m
Height 3.9 m 3.3 m
Length 11.0 m 7.5 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 860 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 767 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 625 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the L-70 Vinka's 860 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The L-70 Vinka entered service first in 1980, 7 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-70 Vinka?
The L-70 Vinka has been produced in greater numbers with 30 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.