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AV-8B Harrier II vs Yak-141 Freestyle

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 AV-8B Harrier II
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
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Specifications
AV-8B Harrier II Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 6 January 1971 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1983 --
Number produced 337 units 4 units
Average unit price $26 million --
Wing area 22.6 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 10.1 m
Height 3.6 m 5.0 m
Length 14.1 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 1070 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 6,340 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Overview

The AV-8B Harrier II and the Yak-141 Freestyle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,070 km/h for the AV-8B Harrier II vs 1,800 km/h for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The AV-8B Harrier II has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The Yak-141 Freestyle operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the AV-8B Harrier II.

The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in 337 units vs 4 for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The AV-8B Harrier II first flew 16 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1971 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in greater numbers with 337 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.