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

Overview

The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao and the J-21 Jastreb are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by CNIAR/Soko and SOKO respectively.

Top speed is 1,094 km/h for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs 820 km/h for the J-21 Jastreb. The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has an operational range of 1,320 km vs 1,520 km for the J-21 Jastreb. The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao operates at altitudes up to 13,600 m compared to 12,000 m for the J-21 Jastreb. At 10,900 kg MTOW, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is 2.1x the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.

The J-21 Jastreb first flew 9 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao (1965 vs 1974).

Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars.
CNIAR/Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao Combat profile drawing
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
Yugoslav single-seat, single-engined, light attack aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s and used for ground-attack and reconnaissance missions.
SOKO J-21 Jastreb Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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
Total thrust 2 x 1,814 kgf â—‰
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 10.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 820 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,520 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 13 kN â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.