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Buccaneer vs Yak-9 Frank

Blackburn Buccaneer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Buccaneer
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Buccaneer Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Yakovlev
First flight 30 April 1958 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1962 1942
Number produced 211 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 47.8 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 19.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1040 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 675 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 14,000 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,070 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Buccaneer and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Buccaneer operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Buccaneer is 8.7:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 16 years before the Buccaneer (1942 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Buccaneer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,040 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Buccaneer has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 20 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.