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Sea Harrier vs Yak-36 Freehand

Sea Harrier vs Yak-36 Freehand at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 900 km/h, range 3,222 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 11,884 vs 8,900 kg, built 111 vs 4 units.

British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-36 FreehandFull specs
Specifications
Sea Harrier Yak-36 Freehand
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 20 August 1978 9 January 1963
Year introduced 1980 --
Number produced 111 units 4 units
Average unit price $15.6 million $2 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 14.2 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 3,222 km 370 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg 8,900 kg
Empty weight 6,616 kg 5,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN 2 x 5,303 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Sea Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Yak-36 Freehand at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sea Harrier or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Sea Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-36 Freehand.