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Hawker Hunter vs Yak-9 Frank

Hawker Hunter vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,151 vs 690 km/h, range 3,058 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 11,158 vs 3,204 kg, built 1,972 vs 16,769 units.

Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
Hawker Hunter Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Yakovlev
First flight 20 July 1951 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1954 1942
Number produced 1972 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 32.4 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.7 m
Height 4.0 m 3.0 m
Length 14.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1151 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 3,058 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,158 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 6,406 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,602 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 461 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Hawker Hunter 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 Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 12 years before the Hawker Hunter which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker Hunter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.