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Boeing 727 vs Yak-42 Clobber

Boeing 727 vs Yak-42 Clobber at a glance — top speed 1,017 vs 810 km/h, range 4,720 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 95,028 vs 57,500 kg, built 1,832 vs 187 units.

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
Yakovlev Yak-42 Clobber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-42 Clobber
Specifications
Boeing 727 Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Yakovlev
First flight 9 February 1963 7 March 1975
Year introduced 1964 1977
Number produced 1832 units 187 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 157.9 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 34.9 m
Height 10.0 m 9.8 m
Length 46.7 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 64 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 810 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 9,600 meters (31,496 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 57,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 36.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 entered service first in 1964, 13 years before the Yak-42 Clobber which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Boeing 727 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,832 units compared to 187 units of the Yak-42 Clobber.