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Harrier vs Yak-141 Freestyle

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
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Specifications
Harrier Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 28 December 1968 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1969 --
Number produced 380 units 4 units
Average unit price $24 million --
Wing area 18.7 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.1 m
Height 3.5 m 5.0 m
Length 13.9 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Overview

The Harrier and the Yak-141 Freestyle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,183 km/h for the Harrier vs 1,800 km/h for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The Harrier has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The Yak-141 Freestyle operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,996 m for the Harrier.

The Harrier has been produced in 380 units vs 4 for the Yak-141 Freestyle. The Harrier first flew 19 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1968 vs 1987).

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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.