IAR 99
| IAR 99 | |
|---|---|
| IAR 99 of the Romanian Air Force | |
| General information | |
| Type | Advanced trainer and light attack aircraft |
| National origin | Romania |
| Manufacturer | Avioane Craiova |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Romanian Air Force |
| Number built | 28 (25 Șoim/C 3 prototip) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1985–2008 |
| Introduction date | 1987 |
| First flight | 21 December 1985 |
The IAR 99 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. The aircraft is of semi-monocoque design, with tapered wings and a swept-back tail unit. A large blade-type antenna installed beneath the nose on the port side of the fuselage gives the IAR 99 trainer a distinctive appearance.