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La-7 Fin vs Yak-15 Feather

La-7 Fin vs Yak-15 Feather at a glance — top speed 661 vs 786 km/h, range 665 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 3,315 vs 2,638 kg, built 5,753 vs 280 units.

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 FinFull specs
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 FeatherFull specs
Specifications
La-7 Fin Yak-15 Feather
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lavochkin Yakovlev
First flight 1 February 1944 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1944 1947
Number produced 5753 units 280 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.6 m² 14.9 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.2 m
Height 2.5 m -- m
Length 8.6 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 786 km/h
Operational range 665 km 510 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 2,638 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 1,852 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 1 x 900 kgf
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Former operators · 5,753 built
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Former operators · 280 built
  • Ex-USSR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather is faster with a maximum speed of 786 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The La-7 Fin has a longer range at 665 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The La-7 Fin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,315 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The Yak-15 Feather is longer at 8.7 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 3 years before the Yak-15 Feather which entered service in 1947.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or Yak-15 Feather?
The La-7 Fin has been produced in greater numbers with 5,753 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.