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English Electric Lightning vs Yak-9 Frank

English Electric Lightning combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 English Electric Lightning
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
English Electric Lightning Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer English Electric Yakovlev
First flight 4 August 1954 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1960 1942
Number produced 337 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 44.1 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.7 m
Height 6.0 m 3.0 m
Length 16.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,367 km 675 km
Service ceiling 16,459 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,752 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 14,092 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,421 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The English Electric Lightning and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by English Electric and Yakovlev respectively.

The English Electric Lightning reaches 2,414 km/h — 3.5:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The English Electric Lightning has an operational range of 1,367 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The English Electric Lightning operates at altitudes up to 16,459 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 20,752 kg MTOW, the English Electric Lightning is 6.5:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The English Electric Lightning has been produced in 337 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 12 years before the English Electric Lightning (1942 vs 1954).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The English Electric Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,724 km/h.
Which has longer range, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The English Electric Lightning has a longer range at 1,367 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher service ceiling at 16,459 meters (53,999 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The English Electric Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The English Electric Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 18 years before the English Electric Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the English Electric Lightning or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 337 units of the English Electric Lightning.