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DH.100 Vampire vs Yak-9 Frank

DH.100 Vampire vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 882 vs 690 km/h, range 1,963 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 3,204 kg, built 4,780 vs 16,769 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 Vampire
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Yakovlev
First flight 20 September 1943 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1946 1942
Number produced 4780 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.3 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 9.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 675 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The DH.100 Vampire is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The DH.100 Vampire has a longer range at 1,963 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The DH.100 Vampire has a higher service ceiling at 13,045 meters (42,798 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The DH.100 Vampire has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,620 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The DH.100 Vampire is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 4 years before the DH.100 Vampire which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 4,780 units of the DH.100 Vampire.