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J-12 vs Yak-9 Frank

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
J-12 Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Yakovlev
First flight 26 December 1970 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced 6 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 10.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 675 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The J-12 and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Yakovlev respectively.

The J-12 reaches 1,472 km/h — 2.1:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 28 years before the J-12 (1942 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 782 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-12 has a longer range at 1,167 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-12 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,295 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-12 is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.