Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania |
| First flight | 21 December 1985 |
| Year of introduction | 1987 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
Description
The Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim is a military aircraft developed by Romania as a trainer/light attack platform. The development of the aircraft began in the 1970s with the aim of replacing aging trainer aircraft. The IAR-99 Șoim is a low-wing monoplane with a tandem cockpit arrangement, offering seating for two crew members. Its design incorporates a turbofan engine, providing it with sufficient power for training and light attack missions. The aircraft has been primarily utilized by the Romanian Air Force for training purposes, including initial, advanced, and operational training. It has also been deployed for light attack missions in certain operational environments.
Technical specifications
| Version: 99C | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h (537 mph) |
| Wing area | 18.7 m² (201.3 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 9.9 m (32.3 ft) |
| Height | 3.9 m (12.8 ft) |
| Length | 11.0 m (36.1 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12900 m (42323 ft) |
| Empty weight | 3200 kg (7055 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5560 kg (12258 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 57.5 m/s (188.6 ft/s) |
| Takeoff distance | 450 m (1476 ft) |
| Powerplant | 1 × turbojet Rolls-Royce Viper Mk632-41M delivering 1814 kgp |
| Ejection seat | Martin-Baker Mk 10 |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Romania | 19 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.