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A-1 Skyraider vs Yak-9 Frank

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
A-1 Skyraider Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 18 March 1945 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1946 1942
Number produced 3180 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 675 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The A-1 Skyraider and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 518 km/h for the A-1 Skyraider vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The A-1 Skyraider has an operational range of 2,118 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank operates at altitudes up to 10,850 m compared to 8,700 m for the A-1 Skyraider. At 8,213 kg MTOW, the A-1 Skyraider is 2.6x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in 3,180 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 3 years before the A-1 Skyraider (1942 vs 1945).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is faster with a maximum speed of 690 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher service ceiling at 10,850 meters (35,597 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 4 years before the A-1 Skyraider which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.