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F-84F Thunderstreak vs Yak-9 Frank

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F Thunderstreak
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Yakovlev
First flight 3 June 1950 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1954 1942
Number produced 3428 units 16769 units
Average unit price $1.6 million --
Wing area 30.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.7 m
Height 4.6 m 3.0 m
Length 13.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 675 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 1,060 km/h for the F-84F Thunderstreak vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-84F Thunderstreak has an operational range of 1,304 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The F-84F Thunderstreak operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 12,247 kg MTOW, the F-84F Thunderstreak is 3.8x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The F-84F Thunderstreak has been produced in 3,428 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 8 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak (1942 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a longer range at 1,304 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84F Thunderstreak has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The F-84F Thunderstreak is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 12 years before the F-84F Thunderstreak which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 3,428 units of the F-84F Thunderstreak.