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IAR-99 Șoim vs SAAB 105

IAR-99 Șoim vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 970 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 4,635 kg, built 28 vs 192 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim SAAB 105
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Saab
First flight 21 December 1985 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1987 1967
Number produced 28 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.5 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.