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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-39 Sabreliner

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 865 vs 885 km/h, range 1,100 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 8,056 kg, built 28 vs 200 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova North American
First flight 21 December 1985 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1987 1962
Number produced 28 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 13.6 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 11.0 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 25 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.