G.91 Gina vs IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles.
Picture of G.91 Gina
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fiat Aeritalia
First flight 9 August 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 770 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.
Picture of IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
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 16.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.6 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,106 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,100 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,268 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Fiat Aeritalia G.91 Gina
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—‰
Profile drawing of CNIAR/Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G.91 Gina 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 G.91 Gina's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G.91 Gina or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the G.91 Gina's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the G.91 Gina 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 G.91 Gina's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the G.91 Gina 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 G.91 Gina's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the G.91 Gina or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the G.91 Gina's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the G.91 Gina or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the G.91 Gina at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the G.91 Gina or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The G.91 Gina entered service first in 1959, 18 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G.91 Gina or IAR-93 / J-22 Orao?
The G.91 Gina has been produced in greater numbers with 770 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.