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Harrier vs Yak-38 Forger

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-38 Forger
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Specifications
Harrier Yak-38 Forger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 28 December 1968 27 September 1970
Year introduced 1969 1976
Number produced 380 units 231 units
Average unit price $24 million $12 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 18.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.3 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 13.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 11,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 7,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 6,801 kgf
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Overview

The Harrier and the Yak-38 Forger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,183 km/h for the Harrier vs 1,210 km/h for the Yak-38 Forger. The Harrier has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,300 km for the Yak-38 Forger. The Harrier operates at altitudes up to 14,996 m compared to 11,300 m for the Yak-38 Forger.

The Harrier has been produced in 380 units vs 231 for the Yak-38 Forger. Unit cost is $24M for the Harrier vs $12M for the Yak-38 Forger. The Harrier first flew 2 years before the Yak-38 Forger (1968 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the Harrier's 1,183 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 14,996 meters (49,199 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the Yak-38 Forger at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 7 years before the Yak-38 Forger which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 231 units of the Yak-38 Forger.