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Supermarine Scimitar vs Yak-9 Frank

Supermarine Scimitar vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,185 vs 690 km/h, range 2,291 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 15,513 vs 3,204 kg, built 76 vs 16,769 units.

Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
Supermarine Scimitar Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Supermarine Yakovlev
First flight 19 January 1956 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1957 1942
Number produced 76 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 45.1 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.7 m
Height 5.3 m 3.0 m
Length 16.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1185 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,291 km 675 km
Service ceiling 14,021 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,513 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 10,869 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,103 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 495 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a longer range at 2,291 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher service ceiling at 14,021 meters (46,000 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 15 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Supermarine Scimitar or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.