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F9F Panther vs Yak-9 Frank

F9F Panther vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 932 vs 690 km/h, range 2,100 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 8,492 vs 3,204 kg, built 1,385 vs 16,769 units.

Grumman F9F Panther combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F9F PantherFull specs
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 FrankFull specs
Specifications
F9F Panther Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Yakovlev
First flight 21 November 1947 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1949 1942
Number produced 1385 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 23.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 11.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 675 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,492 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The F9F Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 242 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The F9F Panther has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The F9F Panther has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The F9F Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,492 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The F9F Panther is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 7 years before the F9F Panther which entered service in 1949.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F9F Panther or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 1,385 units of the F9F Panther.