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Mirage F2 / F3 vs Yak-9 Frank

Mirage F2 / F3 vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,650 vs 690 km/h, max takeoff weight 18,000 vs 3,204 kg, built 1 vs 16,769 units.

Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 combat aircraft side profile drawing
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
Mirage F2 / F3 Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Yakovlev
First flight 12 June 1966 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced 1 units 16769 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 36.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.7 m
Height 5.8 m 3.0 m
Length 17.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1650 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range -- km 675 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 9,800 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,072 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,650 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 960 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a longer range at 675 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage F2 / F3 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.