A-10 Thunderbolt II vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
| American close air support aircraft, renowned for service in the Gulf War with distinctive tank-destroying capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 463 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,224 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1094 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,320 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,750 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,628 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1975, 2 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.