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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-37 Tweet

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 865 vs 684 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 2,980 kg, built 28 vs 1,269 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Cessna
First flight 21 December 1985 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1987 1957
Number produced 28 units 1269 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.1 m
Height 3.9 m 2.8 m
Length 11.0 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 181 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-37 Tweet's 11,948 meters (39,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 30 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.