In other words, cooperation between Soko and IAR results in a lighter, sleeker and smaller low-wing A/C, rather than in bigger, draggier and heavier high-wing type.
One GSh-23 cannon instead of two, the bomb/rockets payload capability should've remained the same. Erstwhile with 2x 4000 lb Vipers, later with reheat (5000 lb).
Possible upgrades before 1990-91? French or Soviet/Russian engine connection for a major upgrade? Export possibilities? Post-1990s developments?
(note that Orao/Vultur was also with a relatively thick wing - 8% t-tc at root, vs. 4.5-5% t-t-c at root as on the Jaguar and on F-5; Jaguar's wing was also outfitted with elaborate set of high-lift devices, that Orao lacked)
One GSh-23 cannon instead of two, the bomb/rockets payload capability should've remained the same. Erstwhile with 2x 4000 lb Vipers, later with reheat (5000 lb).
Possible upgrades before 1990-91? French or Soviet/Russian engine connection for a major upgrade? Export possibilities? Post-1990s developments?
(note that Orao/Vultur was also with a relatively thick wing - 8% t-tc at root, vs. 4.5-5% t-t-c at root as on the Jaguar and on F-5; Jaguar's wing was also outfitted with elaborate set of high-lift devices, that Orao lacked)