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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-38 Talon

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 865 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 5,670 kg, built 28 vs 1,189 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Northrop
First flight 21 December 1985 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1987 1961
Number produced 28 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.9 m
Length 11.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 516 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 12,900 meters (42,322 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 26 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.