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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-23 Uirapuru

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 865 vs 225 km/h, range 1,100 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 840 kg, built 28 vs 155 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Aerotec
First flight 21 December 1985 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1987 1968
Number produced 28 units 155 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.5 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 19 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru has been produced in greater numbers with 155 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.