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Mirage III / 5 / 50 vs Yak-9 Frank

Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Mirage III / 5 / 50 Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Yakovlev
First flight 17 November 1956 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1961 1942
Number produced 1422 units 16769 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 9.7 m
Height 4.5 m 3.0 m
Length 15.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2350 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 675 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 6,740 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,200 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Yakovlev respectively.

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 reaches 2,350 km/h — 3.4:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has an operational range of 3,335 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 is 3.7:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in 1,422 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 14 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 (1942 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 19 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.