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A-4 Skyhawk vs Yak-9 Frank

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 22 June 1954 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1956 1942
Number produced 2960 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.7 m
Height 4.6 m 3.0 m
Length 12.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 675 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,077 km/h for the A-4 Skyhawk vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The A-4 Skyhawk operates at altitudes up to 12,880 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 11,136 kg MTOW, the A-4 Skyhawk is 3.5x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 12 years before the A-4 Skyhawk (1942 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 387 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.