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AMCA vs Yak-9 Frank

AMCA vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 690 km/h, range 5,325 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 27,000 vs 3,204 kg.

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
AMCA Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Yakovlev
First flight -- 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced N/A 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 55.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.7 m
Height 4.5 m 3.0 m
Length 18.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 5,325 km 675 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or Yak-9 Frank?
The AMCA is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or Yak-9 Frank?
The AMCA has a longer range at 5,325 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or Yak-9 Frank?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or Yak-9 Frank?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or Yak-9 Frank?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.