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AMX vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

AMX vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 1,094 km/h, range 3,336 vs 1,320 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 10,900 kg, built 200 vs 88 units.

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Specifications
AMX IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Soko
First flight 15 May 1984 31 August 1974
Year introduced 1989 1977
Number produced 200 units 88 units
Average unit price $13 million $10 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 9.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 13.6 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 1,320 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 10,900 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 5,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 3,628 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX 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 AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao entered service first in 1977, 12 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The AMX has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.