IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by CNIAR/Soko and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,094 km/h for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has an operational range of 1,320 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 13,600 m for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao. At 10,900 kg MTOW, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has been produced in 88 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $10M for the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 24 years before the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao (1950 vs 1974).

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

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
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MiG-17 Fresco

Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 10649 units
Average unit price $600K
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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao

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 1,814 kgf â—‰

MiG-17 Fresco

Wing area 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1193 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,020 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,705 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 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 MiG-17 Fresco?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,900 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-17 Fresco?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-17 Fresco?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 25 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 MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.

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