GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

IAR-99 Șoim vs MB-339

IAR-99 Șoim vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 898 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 5,897 kg, built 28 vs 230 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim MB-339
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Aermacchi
First flight 21 December 1985 12 August 1976
Year introduced 1987 1979
Number produced 28 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.9 m
Height 3.9 m 3.6 m
Length 11.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

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.