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Sea Harrier vs Yak-141 Freestyle

Sea Harrier vs Yak-141 Freestyle at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 1,800 km/h, range 3,222 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 11,884 vs 19,500 kg, built 111 vs 4 units.

British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea HarrierFull specs
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 FreestyleFull specs
Specifications
Sea Harrier Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 20 August 1978 9 March 1987
Year introduced 1980 --
Number produced 111 units 4 units
Average unit price $15.6 million --
Wing area 18.7 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.1 m
Height 3.7 m 5.0 m
Length 14.2 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 3,222 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 6,616 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sea Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 655 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sea Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sea Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sea Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the Sea Harrier's 11,884 kg.
Which is larger, the Sea Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sea Harrier or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Sea Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.