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IAR-99 Șoim vs Pilatus PC-9

IAR-99 Șoim vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 593 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 3,200 kg, built 28 vs 265 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Pilatus
First flight 21 December 1985 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1987 1987
Number produced 28 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.2 m
Height 3.9 m 3.3 m
Length 11.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
Both the IAR-99 Șoim and Pilatus PC-9 entered service in the same year: 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.