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IAR-99 Șoim vs Zlin Z 43

IAR-99 Șoim vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 235 km/h, range 1,100 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,350 kg, built 28 vs 144 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova Zlin
First flight 21 December 1985 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1987 1972
Number produced 28 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 18.7 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.8 m
Height 3.9 m 2.9 m
Length 11.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 610 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.