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IAR-99 Șoim vs Tu-134 Crusty

IAR-99 Șoim vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 865 vs 950 km/h, range 1,100 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 47,600 kg, built 28 vs 854 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Tupolev
First flight 21 December 1985 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1987 1970
Number produced 28 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 29.0 m
Height 3.9 m 9.0 m
Length 11.0 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 865 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 17 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.