The IAR 99 [1] Șoim (Hawk) is an advanced trainer and light attack aircraft capable of performing close air support and reconnaissance missions. The IAR 99 replaced the Aero L-29 Delfin and Aero L-39 Albatros as the jet trainer of the Romanian Air Force .

Jan 3, 2024 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Avioane IAR 99 Soim (Hawk) Advanced Jet Trainer / Light Strike Aircraft including pictures.

The IAR-99 is a military training jet aircraft. It was designed and built in Romania by IAR (Industria Aeronautică Română). The IAR-99 was flown for the first time in 1985. It is used only by the Romanian Air Force.

2 days ago · Five IAR-99 SM aircraft, modernized at the Craiova Aircraft Factory, or Avioane Craiova, will be part of Romania’s air force coordinated by the Ministry of Defense. According to Dolj County ...

The IAR 99 and Successors Program includes all activities related to the conception, design, manufacturing assistance, testing, certification and operation of the Romanian light-attack trainer aircraft.

The IAR 99 is powered by a Turbomecanica Mk 632-41M (Rolls-Royce "Viper") turbojet engine, derived from British and French designs, with 4,000 lbs of thrust. Top speed is 540 mph and total range is 684 miles.

Mar 28, 2005 · The IAR-99 can carry Python 3 air-to-air missiles, laser or infrared guided bombs or 57mm rockets. The avionics suite includes a data transfer unit which creates a simulated or virtual radar image for display to the trainee pilot in the front cockpit.

Jan 5, 2024 · The first of 10 IAR-99S advanced jet trainers to be modernised to the SM standard for Romania’s air force was rolled out at Avioane Craiova’s Ghercesti site on 22 December 2023.

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.

Powered by Rolls-Royce Viper Mk632-41, maximum level speed (H=0) as trainer 865km/h (467 kts), self-sufficient range of 1,100 km (593 nautical miles) (2 hours and 40 minutes endurance without refuelling, on internal tanks only). Service ceiling 12,900 m (42,312 ft).