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Gloster Javelin vs Yak-9 Frank

Gloster Javelin vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,140 vs 690 km/h, range 1,535 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 19,579 vs 3,204 kg, built 436 vs 16,769 units.

Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
Gloster Javelin Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Yakovlev
First flight 26 November 1951 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1956 1942
Number produced 436 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 86.1 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 9.7 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 17.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1140 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,535 km 675 km
Service ceiling 16,093 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,579 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 10,886 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,579 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Gloster Javelin is faster with a maximum speed of 1,140 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Gloster Javelin has a longer range at 1,535 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher service ceiling at 16,093 meters (52,798 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Javelin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.