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IAR-99 Șoim vs TB-30 Epsilon

IAR-99 Șoim vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 865 vs 356 km/h, range 1,100 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,250 kg, built 28 vs 19 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Socata
First flight 21 December 1985 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1987 1984
Number produced 28 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 7.9 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 509 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or TB-30 Epsilon?
The IAR-99 Șoim has been produced in greater numbers with 28 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.