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AV-8B Harrier II vs Yak-36 Freehand

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 AV-8B Harrier II
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-36 Freehand
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Specifications
AV-8B Harrier II Yak-36 Freehand
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 6 January 1971 9 January 1963
Year introduced 1983 --
Number produced 337 units 4 units
Average unit price $26 million $2 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 14.1 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 1070 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 370 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg 8,900 kg
Empty weight 6,340 kg 5,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf 2 x 5,303 kgf
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Overview

The AV-8B Harrier II and the Yak-36 Freehand 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 900 km/h for the Yak-36 Freehand. The AV-8B Harrier II has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The AV-8B Harrier II operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-36 Freehand.

The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in 337 units vs 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. Unit cost is $26M for the AV-8B Harrier II vs $2M for the Yak-36 Freehand. The Yak-36 Freehand first flew 8 years before the AV-8B Harrier II (1963 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The AV-8B Harrier II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,070 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,100 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Yak-36 Freehand at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-36 Freehand?
The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in greater numbers with 337 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.