IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Jaguar

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
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
Picture of Jaguar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
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
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.7 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of SEPECAT Jaguar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 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 Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 5 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 Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.