F-84 Thunderjet vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and CNIAR/Soko respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,094 km/h for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,320 km for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao operates at altitudes up to 13,600 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 88 for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $10M for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 28 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao (1946 vs 1974).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Romania πŸ‡³πŸ‡± 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
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf β—‰
Wing area 26.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.3 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 14.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1094 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,320 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,750 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,814 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet 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 F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet 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 F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet 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 F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet 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-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 27 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.