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J-29 Tunnan vs Yak-9 Frank

Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 Tunnan
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
J-29 Tunnan Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Yakovlev
First flight 1 September 1948 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1952 1942
Number produced 661 units 16769 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,375 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 4,845 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,753 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The J-29 Tunnan and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,060 km/h for the J-29 Tunnan vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The J-29 Tunnan has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The J-29 Tunnan operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 8,375 kg MTOW, the J-29 Tunnan is 2.6x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The J-29 Tunnan has been produced in 661 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 6 years before the J-29 Tunnan (1942 vs 1948).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-29 Tunnan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-29 Tunnan has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,375 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-29 Tunnan is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 10 years before the J-29 Tunnan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-29 Tunnan or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.