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Soko NJ-22 Orao 1/72 - LITAKI MODEL KIT 72002

SKU LMK72002

Brand LITAKI MODEL KIT

Scale: 1/72

Nation: Yugoslavia

Period: Modern

Type: Aircraft

Category Kit

Soko NJ-22 Orao aircraft kit in 1/72 scale - Litaki model.Highly detailed assembly:- 230 parts;- 8 plastic frames;- photoetched 59 parts;- jigs;Several weapons options for attack aircraft and bombersDetailed landing gear compartmentsSeveral options for engines and stabilizers (for the first and later versions of the aircraft)Decal for 6 color options (Yugoslav Air Force, Republika Srpska, Serbian Air Force) PRINTED BY DECOGRAPHModel dimensions:Length: 21.4 cmWing size: 13 cm The Soko NJ-22 Orao is a ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft jointly designed by Yugoslavia and Romania in the 1970s. The design was developed by SOKO, a Yugoslav aircraft company, and Industria Aeronautica Româna (IAR), with the name "Orao" meaning "eagle" in Serbo-Croatian and the name "IAR-93" in Romanian. General Characteristics Design and Construction: Designers: Cooperation between Yugoslavia (SOKO) and Romania (IAR). Role: Ground attack aircraft, reconnaissance. First Flight: October 31, 1974. Dimensions: Length: 13.26 meters (43 feet 6 inches). Wingspan: 9.30 meters (30 feet 6 inches). Height: 4.60 meters (15 feet 1 inch). Weight: Empty Weight: Approx. 5,820 kg (12,837 lbs.). Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): Approximately 11,000 kg (24,251 lb). Propulsion: Engines: Two Rolls-Royce Viper Mk 633-47 turbojets. Power: Each engine develops about 17.8 kN (4,000 lbf) of thrust. Performance: Maximum Speed: Approximately 1,020 km/h (634 mph) at low altitude. Range: Approximately 1,100 km (684 miles). Tangency: About 13,000 meters (42,650 feet). Armament: Guns: Two 23-mm GSh-23 cannons. Missiles and Bombs: Ability to carry various air-to-surface missiles, bombs and rockets on seven wing attachment points. Variants NJ-22 Orao: Role: Ground attack and reconnaissance variant. Crew: Two tandem seats (pilot and observer). J-22 Orao: Role: Single-seat ground attack variant. Crew: Single pilot. IJ-22 Orao: Role: Training variant with limited attack capabilities. Crew: Two tandem seats for pilot training. Operational Employment. Primary Role: GroundAttack: Designed primarily for ground attack missions, with ability to carry a wide range of armaments. Reconnaissance: Equipped with aerial reconnaissance equipment. International Use: Operators: Mainly used by the Yugoslav and Romanian air forces. After the dissolution of Yugoslavia, it was used by the air forces of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conflicts: Employed in various conflicts in the Balkan region, including the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. Operational Performance: Advantages: Good low-altitude performance, robustness, ability to operate from short and unprepared slopes. Disadvantages: Limitations in top speed and range compared to contemporary ground attack aircraft. Conclusion The Soko NJ-22 Orao is a significant example of aviation cooperation between two Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War. Its versatility as an attack and reconnaissance aircraft, combined with its ability to operate in difficult conditions, made it a valuable asset for the Yugoslav and Romanian air forces. Despite some limitations, the Orao proved its effectiveness in various theaters of operation, remaining in service for several decades.

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J-22 Orao 1/72 - LITAKI MODEL KIT 72001

SKU LMK72001

Brand LITAKI MODEL KIT

Scale: 1/72

Nation: Yugoslavia

Period: Modern

Type: Aircraft

Category Kit

J-22 Orao aircraft kit in 1/72 scale - Litaki model.Highly detailed assembly-207 parts;-7 plastic frames;- photoetched 59 parts;- paint masks;Several weapon options for attack aircraft and bombers Detailed landing gear housings Several engine and stabilizer options (for the first and later versions of the aircraft) Decals for 6 color options (Yugoslav Air Force, Serbian Air Force) PRINTED BY DECOGRAPHThe J-22 Orao is a ground attack and light fighter aircraft jointly developed by Yugoslavia and Romania during the 1970s. Here is some information about this aircraft:Origin and Development:The J-22 Orao was developed by the partnership between the Yugoslav aviation company SOKO and the Romanian aviation company Avioane Craiova.The project began in the 1970s with the goal of creating a ground attack and light fighter aircraft suitable for the operational needs of the two countries.Technical Characteristics:The J-22 Orao is an arrow-wing monoplane equipped with a Rolls-Royce Viper turbofan jet engine.It was armed with internal cannons and could carry a wide range of war payloads, including air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, bombs, and rockets.Role and Use:The J-22 Orao was designed to perform ground attack missions against land and naval targets, as well as air interception missions.It provided support to ground forces during the conflict in Yugoslavia in the 1990s.Production and Use:Both countries involved in the development program, Yugoslavia and Romania, produced and used the J-22 Orao.However, due to political turmoil and conflict in the region, production and use of the aircraft was limited.Legacy:The J-22 Orao represents one of the few successful military cooperation projects between two Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War.Although production and employment of the Orao was limited due to the breakup of Yugoslavia and other factors, the aircraft proved to be effective in its assigned roles and left a mark in the military aviation history of the countries involved.

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