Alphajet vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 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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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet 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 Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the Alphajet's 1,095 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet 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 Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Alphajet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The Alphajet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.