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IAR-99 Șoim vs Pilatus PC-21

IAR-99 Șoim vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 685 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 4,250 kg, built 28 vs 211 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Pilatus
First flight 21 December 1985 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1987 2008
Number produced 28 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.1 m
Height 3.9 m 3.8 m
Length 11.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 21 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.