F-4 Phantom II vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and CNIAR/Soko respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.2x the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,320 km for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 13,600 m for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 2.6x the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 88 for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $10M for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 16 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao (1958 vs 1974).

F-4 Phantom II

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.
CNIAR/Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer CNIAR/Soko
First flight 31 August 1974
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 88 units
Average unit price $10 million
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F-4 Phantom II

Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 19.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 2370 km/h ◉
Operational range 680 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,288 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg ◉
Empty weight 13,757 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Wing area 26.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 14.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 1094 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,320 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,600 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,750 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,814 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 1,276 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 15 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.

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