IAR-99 Șoim vs Yak-11 Moose

The IAR-99 Șoim and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Avioane Craiova and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 865 km/h for the IAR-99 Șoim vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The IAR-99 Șoim has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The IAR-99 Șoim operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 5,560 kg MTOW, the IAR-99 Șoim is 2.2x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The IAR-99 Șoim has been produced in 28 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 40 years before the IAR-99 Șoim (1945 vs 1985).

Romanian jet trainer, noteworthy for its use in the Romanian Air Force since the late 20th century.
Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova
First flight 21 December 1985
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price --
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
Wing area 18.7 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 41 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.