Beechcraft Baron vs Yak-130 Mitten

The Beechcraft Baron and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Yakovlev respectively. The Yak-130 Mitten reaches 1,050 km/h — 2.8x the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Yak-130 Mitten operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 6,005 m for the Beechcraft Baron. At 10,290 kg MTOW, the Yak-130 Mitten is 4.4x the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg. The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $18M for the Yak-130 Mitten. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 36 years before the Yak-130 Mitten (1960 vs 1996).

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 186 units
Average unit price $18 million
Wing area 18.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW
Wing area 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 680 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 49 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.