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Alpha Jet vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Alpha Jet vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,094 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,320 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 10,900 kg, built 480 vs 88 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Specifications
Alpha Jet IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Soko
First flight 26 October 1973 31 August 1974
Year introduced 1978 1977
Number produced 480 units 88 units
Average unit price $8 million $10 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.3 m
Height 4.2 m 4.5 m
Length 13.2 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,320 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 10,900 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 5,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 3,628 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Alpha Jet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.