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Harrier vs Yak-36 Freehand

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-36 Freehand
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Specifications
Harrier Yak-36 Freehand
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 28 December 1968 9 January 1963
Year introduced 1969 --
Number produced 380 units 4 units
Average unit price $24 million $2 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 13.9 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 370 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 8,900 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 5,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 5,303 kgf
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Overview

The Harrier and the Yak-36 Freehand are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,183 km/h for the Harrier vs 900 km/h for the Yak-36 Freehand. The Harrier has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 370 km for the Yak-36 Freehand. The Harrier operates at altitudes up to 14,996 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-36 Freehand.

The Harrier has been produced in 380 units vs 4 for the Yak-36 Freehand. Unit cost is $24M for the Harrier vs $2M for the Yak-36 Freehand. The Yak-36 Freehand first flew 5 years before the Harrier (1963 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 283 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Harrier has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 14,996 meters (49,199 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the Yak-36 Freehand at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.