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J-35 Draken vs Yak-9 Frank

Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
J-35 Draken Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Yakovlev
First flight 25 October 1955 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1959 1942
Number produced 651 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 15.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,750 km 675 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 7,865 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,995 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The J-35 Draken and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Yakovlev respectively.

The J-35 Draken reaches 2,120 km/h — 3.1:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 16,000 kg MTOW, the J-35 Draken is 5.0:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 13 years before the J-35 Draken (1942 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 17 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.