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BAE Tempest vs Yak-9 Frank

BAE Tempest combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
BAE Tempest Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAE Systems Yakovlev
First flight -- 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced N/A 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan -- m 9.7 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length -- m 8.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 690 km/h
Operational range -- km 675 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAE Tempest or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is faster with a maximum speed of 690 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 690 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAE Tempest or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a longer range at 675 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher service ceiling at 10,850 meters (35,597 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAE Tempest or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,204 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.