F-86 Sabre vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Overview

The F-86 Sabre and the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and CNIAR/Soko respectively.

Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the F-86 Sabre vs 1,094 km/h for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-86 Sabre has an operational range of 2,454 km vs 1,320 km for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-86 Sabre operates at altitudes up to 15,850 m compared to 13,600 m for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.

The F-86 Sabre has been produced in 9,860 units vs 88 for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. Unit cost is $1.2M for the F-86 Sabre vs $10M for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. The F-86 Sabre first flew 27 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao (1947 vs 1974).

American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability.
North American F-86 Sabre Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 1 October 1947
Year introduced 1949
Number produced 9860 units
Average unit price $1.2 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 28.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,454 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,850 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,443 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 3,402 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-86 Sabre or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-86 Sabre is faster with a maximum speed of 1,127 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre 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-86 Sabre's 9,621 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the F-86 Sabre's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre 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-86 Sabre at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 28 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The F-86 Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 9,860 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.