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Folland Gnat vs Yak-9 Frank

Folland Gnat vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 690 km/h, range 805 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 3,204 kg, built 360 vs 16,769 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
Folland Gnat Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland Yakovlev
First flight 18 July 1955 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1958 1942
Number produced 360 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.7 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 9.7 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 9.1 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 805 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Folland Gnat is faster with a maximum speed of 1,119 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 429 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Folland Gnat has a longer range at 805 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Folland Gnat has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Folland Gnat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Folland Gnat is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 16 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.