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

F-4 Phantom II vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,094 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,320 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 10,900 kg, built 5,195 vs 88 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Soko
First flight 27 May 1958 31 August 1974
Year introduced 1962 1977
Number produced 5195 units 88 units
Average unit price $3 million $10 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.5 m
Length 19.0 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,320 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 10,900 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 3,628 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 F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 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.