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IAR-93 Vultur
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IAR-93Vultur

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Romania · 1975
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IAR-93Vultur

IAR-93 Vultur
IAR-93 Vultur Photo: Rios · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
45
Payload
40
Loiter / Endurance
55
Survivability
30
Accuracy
50
Low-Altitude Capability
65
Avionics
35
Reliability
60
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Romania
ManufacturerIndustria Aeronautică Română
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraCold War
In service1975–1992
Operators4 countries
Quantity87
Data Quality86%
48
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
44/55
Cold War
156/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
45
Payload
40
Loiter / Endurance
55
Survivability
30
Accuracy
50
Low-Altitude Capability
65
Avionics
35
Reliability
60
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
IAR-93 Vultur
Country
Production
1975–1992
Quantity
87
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1974
  • Service Entry Year1981
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleground attack / low level interceptor
  • Generationthird generation
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Viper Mk 632‑41 (non‑afterburning) / Mk 633‑47 (afterburning)
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)18
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)24
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.33
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel1,200 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,050 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
  • Cruise Speed800 km/h
  • Stall Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,000 km
  • Combat Radius500 km
  • Rate of Climb50 m/s
  • G-Limit6
  • Takeoff Run600 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length14.2 m
  • Wingspan9 m
  • Height4.5 m
  • Wing Area31.5
  • Empty Weight5,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight7,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight8,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built87
  • Operators1
  • Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1998
  • Production Start1975
  • Production End1992
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1975Production started
  2. 1992Production ended
51
years in service
17
years in production
87
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 87units
87active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
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