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IAR-99 Șoim vs Robinson R22

IAR-99 Șoim vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 188 km/h, range 1,100 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 621 kg, built 28 vs 4,600 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Robinson R22
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Robinson
First flight 21 December 1985 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1987 1979
Number produced 28 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 18.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.7 m
Height 3.9 m 2.5 m
Length 11.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 387 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Robinson R22?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 677 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Robinson R22?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Robinson R22?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Robinson R22?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Robinson R22?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 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 Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.