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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-41 Mescalero

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 865 vs 232 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,134 kg, built 28 vs 838 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Cessna
First flight 21 December 1985 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1987 1965
Number produced 28 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.9 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 633 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 22 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.