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A-37 Dragonfly vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

A-37 Dragonfly vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at a glance — top speed 816 vs 1,094 km/h, range 1,628 vs 1,320 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 10,900 kg, built 577 vs 88 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 DragonflyFull specs
Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 OraoFull specs
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Soko
First flight 1 October 1964 31 August 1974
Year introduced 1967 1977
Number produced 577 units 88 units
Average unit price $160K $10 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.5 m
Length 8.6 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 1,320 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 10,900 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 5,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 2 x 3,628 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly 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-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,900 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 10 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in greater numbers with 577 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.