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IAR-99 Șoim vs NAMC YS-11

IAR-99 Șoim vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 470 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 23,500 kg, built 28 vs 182 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova NAMC
First flight 21 December 1985 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1987 1965
Number produced 28 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 32.0 m
Height 3.9 m 9.0 m
Length 11.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or NAMC YS-11?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or NAMC YS-11?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 5,560 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the IAR-99 Șoim's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 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 NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.