Harrier vs Yak-141 Freestyle
| British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 28 December 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $24 million |
| Soviet supersonic VTOL fighter, developed during late Cold War conditions, unused militarily despite ambitious testing regimen. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 9 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 18.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1183 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,996 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 31.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1800 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,650 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 11,022 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the Harrier's 1,183 km/h, a difference of 617 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.