AMX vs Yak-38 Forger
The AMX and the Yak-38 Forger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 1,210 km/h for the Yak-38 Forger. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 1,300 km for the Yak-38 Forger. The AMX operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,300 m for the Yak-38 Forger. The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 231 for the Yak-38 Forger. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $12M for the Yak-38 Forger. The Yak-38 Forger first flew 14 years before the AMX (1970 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 27 September 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 231 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wing area | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,020 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,050 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The AMX has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Yak-38 Forger at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger entered service first in 1976, 13 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.