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IAR-99 Șoim vs M-346 Master

IAR-99 Șoim vs M-346 Master at a glance — top speed 865 vs 1,092 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,925 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 9,500 kg, built 28 vs 92 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim M-346 Master
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Aermacchi
First flight 21 December 1985 15 July 2004
Year introduced 1987 2015
Number produced 28 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 11.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 28 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.