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IAR-99 Șoim vs Lasta-95

IAR-99 Șoim vs Lasta-95 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 345 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,160 km, built 28 vs 37 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
UTVA Lasta-95 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 Lasta-95
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Lasta-95
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova UTVA
First flight 21 December 1985 2 September 1985
Year introduced 1987 2010
Number produced 28 units 37 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m -- m
Length 11.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 345 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,160 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 888 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Lasta-95?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Lasta-95's 345 km/h, a difference of 520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Lasta-95?
The Lasta-95 has a longer range at 1,160 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Lasta-95?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Lasta-95's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Lasta-95?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 23 years before the Lasta-95 which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Lasta-95?
The Lasta-95 has been produced in greater numbers with 37 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.