IAR-99 Șoim vs MB-339
| Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century. | |
| 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 | $-- million |
| Italian trainer aircraft, recognized for its Cold War era inception, extensively deployed for advanced pilot training and light attack roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 12 August 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 230 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 ◉ |
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| Wing area | 19.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 898 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,760 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,897 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,075 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,814 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 8 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.