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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 1,210 km/h, range 1,320 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 11,300 kg, built 88 vs 1,300 units.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Nanchang
First flight 31 August 1974 4 June 1965
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 88 units 1300 units
Average unit price $10 million $3 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 9.7 m
Height 4.5 m 4.3 m
Length 14.9 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 11,300 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 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 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,300 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan entered service first in 1970, 7 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 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.