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J-32 Lansen vs Yak-9 Frank

J-32 Lansen vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,200 vs 690 km/h, range 2,000 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 13,500 vs 3,204 kg, built 450 vs 16,769 units.

Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
J-32 Lansen Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Yakovlev
First flight 3 November 1952 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1956 1942
Number produced 450 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.4 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 9.7 m
Height 4.7 m 3.0 m
Length 14.9 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1200 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,659 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-32 Lansen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,200 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-32 Lansen has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-32 Lansen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-32 Lansen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-32 Lansen is longer at 14.9 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the J-32 Lansen which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-32 Lansen or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 450 units of the J-32 Lansen.