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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Jaguar

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Jaguar at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 1,699 km/h, range 1,320 vs 1,902 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 15,700 kg, built 88 vs 573 units.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao Jaguar
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko SEPECAT
First flight 31 August 1974 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1977 1972
Number produced 88 units 573 units
Average unit price $10 million $10 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 8.7 m
Height 4.5 m 4.9 m
Length 14.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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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 1,699 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 605 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a longer range at 1,902 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 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.