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F-84 Thunderjet vs Yak-9 Frank

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Yakovlev
First flight 28 February 1946 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1950 1942
Number produced 7524 units 16769 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km 675 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-84 Thunderjet operates at altitudes up to 12,344 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 3.3x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 4 years before the F-84 Thunderjet (1942 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84 Thunderjet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,001 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 1,080 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher service ceiling at 12,344 meters (40,498 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 8 years before the F-84 Thunderjet which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 7,524 units of the F-84 Thunderjet.