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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at a glance — top speed 675 vs 1,094 km/h, range 4,150 vs 1,320 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 10,900 kg, built 716 vs 88 units.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt II
Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Soko
First flight 10 May 1972 31 August 1974
Year introduced 1975 1977
Number produced 716 units 88 units
Average unit price $20 million $10 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 9.3 m
Height 4.5 m 4.5 m
Length 16.3 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 1,320 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 10,900 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 5,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 2 x 3,628 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is faster with a maximum speed of 1,094 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1975, 2 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.