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IAR-99 Șoim vs PZL-130 Orlik

IAR-99 Șoim vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 865 vs 550 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 2,950 kg, built 28 vs 59 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova PZL
First flight 21 December 1985 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1987 1994
Number produced 28 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.0 m
Height 3.9 m 3.5 m
Length 11.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 550 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 2,950 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the PZL-130 Orlik's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The IAR-99 Șoim entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has been produced in greater numbers with 59 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.