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IAR-99 Șoim vs Aermacchi S-211

IAR-99 Șoim vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 667 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 2,750 kg, built 28 vs 60 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Aermacchi
First flight 21 December 1985 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1987 1984
Number produced 28 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.4 m
Height 3.9 m 3.8 m
Length 11.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 198 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.