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F-4 Phantom II vs Yak-9 Frank

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Yakovlev
First flight 27 May 1958 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1962 1942
Number produced 5195 units 16769 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 19.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 680 km 675 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Yakovlev respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 3.4x the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 8.7x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 16 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1942 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,680 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 20 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.