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IAR-99 Șoim vs Mi-34 Hermit

IAR-99 Șoim vs Mi-34 Hermit at a glance — top speed 865 vs 210 km/h, range 1,100 vs 450 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,450 kg, built 28 vs 27 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Mi-34 Hermit
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Mil
First flight 21 December 1985 17 November 1986
Year introduced 1987 1993
Number produced 28 units 27 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.0 m
Height 3.9 m 2.8 m
Length 11.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 450 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 239 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 6 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Mi-34 Hermit?
The IAR-99 Șoim has been produced in greater numbers with 28 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.