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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs J-6 Farmer

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 1,540 km/h, range 1,320 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 8,832 kg, built 88 vs 4,500 units.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Shenyang
First flight 31 August 1974 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1977 1962
Number produced 88 units 4500 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 9.0 m
Height 4.5 m 3.9 m
Length 14.9 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 446 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 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-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-6 Farmer?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,900 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-6 Farmer?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 15 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.