common.skip_to_content

Soko J-22 Orao

Military
Soko J-22 Orao

Imagen: Wikimedia Commons

The SOKO J-22 Orao, which first flew in 1974, represents Yugoslav twin-engine attack aircraft development. This single-pilot aircraft measures 13 meters long with a 9.3-meter wingspan, powered by dual engines achieving 1,130 km/h. The Orao designation means eagle in Serbo-Croatian, reflecting Yugoslav military tradition. Its twin-engine configuration and supersonic capability position it for advanced tactical operations. The Orao represents Yugoslavia's technological progression toward modern attack aircraft development during the Cold War expansion of Eastern European military capabilities.

Especificaciones

Función
Attack aircraft; Reconnaissance aircraft
Tripulación
1
Motores
2
Primer vuelo
1974
Longitud
13 m
Envergadura
9,3 m
Velocidad máxima
1130 km/h