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A-5 Vigilante vs Yak-9 Frank

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Yakovlev
First flight 31 August 1958 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1961 1942
Number produced 167 units 16769 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 65.1 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 9.7 m
Height 5.9 m 3.0 m
Length 23.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Yakovlev respectively.

The A-5 Vigilante reaches 2,123 km/h — 3.1:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 8.9:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 16 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1942 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 19 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.