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Sea Harrier vs Yak-38 Forger

Sea Harrier vs Yak-38 Forger at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 1,210 km/h, range 3,222 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 11,884 vs 11,200 kg, built 111 vs 231 units.

British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-38 Forger
Specifications
Sea Harrier Yak-38 Forger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Yakovlev
First flight 20 August 1978 27 September 1970
Year introduced 1980 1976
Number produced 111 units 231 units
Average unit price $15.6 million $12 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 18.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.3 m
Height 3.7 m 4.4 m
Length 14.2 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 3,222 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 6,616 kg 7,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN 1 x 6,801 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Yak-38 Forger at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger entered service first in 1976, 4 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sea Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.