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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 865 vs 590 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 5,057 kg, built 28 vs 52 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova AIDC
First flight 21 December 1985 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1987 1976
Number produced 28 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 12.2 m
Height 3.9 m 3.7 m
Length 11.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 11 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.