Sorin IAR99 Soim Page

Sorin IAR-99 and IAR-99 Soim Page

Name : IAR-99 Soim
Producer :
Avioane SA Craiova
Max speed: Mach 0.9 (1040 km/h)
Models known :
IAR-99, IAR-99 Soim
Engine :
Rolls Royce Viper built under license at Turbomecanica SA Bucharest
Units produced :
21 IAR-99 Standard and 2 IAR-99 Soim prototypes
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IAR99 Soim is just the latest out of over one hundred military aircraft models produced by the Romanian aviation industry since 1910. A reminded of the amazing potential of the Romanian aeronautical industry, IAR99 Soim is a ground attack and jet trainer
Therefore, considering its cathegory, size, weight and date of development, it fits in the same class with T-28, T-32, T-33, T38, L-29 Dolphin, L-39 Albatros, S-211 and others.
In this cathegory, IAR99 Soim leads the way as the best price/performance option available on the market.
IAR-99 Soim incorporates the technology of the MiG-21 Lancer) and would continue to be one of the best aircraft in this cathegory, even after the appearance of more recent aircraft, MiG AT or T-55, especially due to its low cost and very good price/performance report.
IAR99 Soim comes after the new series of IAR fighters, naming the IAR91 jet trainer, the IAR-93 Vultur (J-22 Orao) ground attack aircraft, the IAR-95 supersonic interceptor and the IAR-2000 high manoeuvrability fighter

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