IAR-99 Șoim vs L-39 Albatros
The IAR-99 Șoim and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Avioane Craiova and Aero respectively. Top speed is 865 km/h for the IAR-99 Șoim vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The IAR-99 Șoim has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The IAR-99 Șoim operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros. The IAR-99 Șoim has been produced in 28 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 17 years before the IAR-99 Șoim (1968 vs 1985).
| Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avioane Craiova |
| First flight | 21 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 18.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,560 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.