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J-5 Fresco vs Yak-9 Frank

J-5 Fresco vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,130 vs 690 km/h, range 1,730 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 3,204 kg, built 767 vs 16,769 units.

Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
J-5 Fresco Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Yakovlev
First flight 19 July 1956 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1957 1942
Number produced 767 units 16769 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.1 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1130 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,730 km 675 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 3,939 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 33 kN 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-5 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,130 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-5 Fresco has a longer range at 1,730 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-5 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-5 Fresco is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 15 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.