IAR-93 / J-22 Orao vs Su-25 Frogfoot
Romanian-Yugoslav ground-attack aircraft, operational during the Cold War, used significantly in the Yugoslav Wars. | |
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Origin country | 🇷🇴 Romania 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | CNIAR/Soko |
First flight | 31 August 1974 |
Year of introduction | 1977 |
Number produced | 88 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
First flight | 22 February 1975 |
Year of introduction | 1981 |
Number produced | 1000 units |
Average unit price | $11 million |
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—‰ |