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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs J-21 Jastreb

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs J-21 Jastreb at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 820 km/h, range 1,320 vs 1,520 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 5,100 kg.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Soko J-21 Jastreb combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-21 Jastreb
Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao J-21 Jastreb
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Soko
First flight 31 August 1974 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1977 1968
Number produced 88 units N/A
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 10.6 m
Height 4.5 m 3.6 m
Length 14.9 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 820 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 1,520 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 5,100 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 1 x 13 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-21 Jastreb?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is faster with a maximum speed of 1,094 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb has a longer range at 1,520 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-21 Jastreb?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-21 Jastreb?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,900 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-21 Jastreb?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb entered service first in 1968, 9 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.