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IAR-99 Șoim vs L-29 Delfin

IAR-99 Șoim vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 865 vs 655 km/h, range 1,100 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 3,540 kg, built 28 vs 3,665 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Aero
First flight 21 December 1985 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1987 1961
Number produced 28 units 3665 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 18.7 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.3 m
Height 3.9 m 3.1 m
Length 11.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 894 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 26 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.