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KAAN vs Yak-9 Frank

KAAN vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 690 km/h, max takeoff weight 34,750 vs 3,204 kg.

TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 KAAN
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
KAAN Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Yakovlev
First flight 21 February 2024 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced N/A 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 71.6 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 20.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range -- km 675 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,750 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 131 kN 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KAAN or Yak-9 Frank?
The KAAN is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KAAN or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a longer range at 675 km compared to the KAAN's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the KAAN or Yak-9 Frank?
The KAAN has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the KAAN or Yak-9 Frank?
The KAAN has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,750 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the KAAN or Yak-9 Frank?
The KAAN is longer at 20.3 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.