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MiG-9 Fargo vs Yak-9 Frank

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
MiG-9 Fargo Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 24 April 1946 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1948 1942
Number produced 610 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.2 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.7 m
Height 3.2 m 3.0 m
Length 9.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 910 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 800 km 675 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,860 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 3,283 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 800 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The MiG-9 Fargo and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 910 km/h for the MiG-9 Fargo vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The MiG-9 Fargo has an operational range of 800 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The MiG-9 Fargo operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank.

The MiG-9 Fargo has been produced in 610 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 4 years before the MiG-9 Fargo (1942 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-9 Fargo is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,860 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The MiG-9 Fargo is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 6 years before the MiG-9 Fargo which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-9 Fargo or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.