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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs MiG-21 Fishbed

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 2,125 km/h, range 1,320 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 8,625 kg, built 88 vs 11,496 units.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 31 August 1974 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1977 1958
Number produced 88 units 11496 units
Average unit price $10 million $2 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 7.2 m
Height 4.5 m 4.1 m
Length 14.9 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 660 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 1,031 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 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-21 Fishbed?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,900 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 19 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-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.