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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Su-17 Fitter

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 2,140 km/h, range 1,320 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 7,890 kg, built 88 vs 2,867 units.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Sukhoi
First flight 31 August 1974 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 88 units 2867 units
Average unit price $10 million $6 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 10.0 m
Height 4.5 m 4.5 m
Length 14.9 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 1,046 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 1,320 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 14,500 meters (47,572 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 Su-17 Fitter?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,900 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 14.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-17 Fitter?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter 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 Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.