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IAR-99 Șoim vs T-67 Firefly

IAR-99 Șoim vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 865 vs 282 km/h, range 1,100 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,157 kg, built 28 vs 250 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Slingsby
First flight 21 December 1985 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1987 1974
Number produced 28 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 18.7 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 2.4 m
Length 11.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 753 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 13 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.