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IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Su-25 Frogfoot

IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 970 km/h, range 1,320 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,900 vs 17,600 kg, built 88 vs 1,000 units.

Soko IAR-93 / J-22 Orao combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴🇷🇸 IAR-93 / J-22 Orao
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
Specifications
IAR-93 / J-22 Orao Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Sukhoi
First flight 31 August 1974 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1977 1981
Number produced 88 units 1000 units
Average unit price $10 million $11 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 14.4 m
Height 4.5 m 4.8 m
Length 14.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,320 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,900 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 5,750 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,628 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao is faster with a maximum speed of 1,094 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a longer range at 1,320 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao's 10,900 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot 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 Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 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 Su-25 Frogfoot?
The IAR-93 / J-22 Orao entered service first in 1977, 4 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 88 units of the IAR-93 / J-22 Orao.