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J-6 Farmer vs Yak-9 Frank

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
J-6 Farmer Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Yakovlev
First flight 17 December 1958 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1958 1942
Number produced 4500 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 25.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 14.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 675 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The J-6 Farmer and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Yakovlev respectively.

The J-6 Farmer reaches 1,540 km/h — 2.2x the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The J-6 Farmer has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 8,832 kg MTOW, the J-6 Farmer is 2.8x the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The J-6 Farmer has been produced in 4,500 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 16 years before the J-6 Farmer (1942 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 16 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.