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SO 4050 Vautour vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

SO 4050 Vautour vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 1,106 vs 1,840 km/h, range 5,400 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 20,000 kg, built 149 vs 1,180 units.

Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Specifications
SO 4050 Vautour Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Yakovlev
First flight 16 October 1952 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1956 1964
Number produced 149 units 1180 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 45.0 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 12.5 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 15.6 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 15,200 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 10,000 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,400 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 734 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher service ceiling at 16,750 meters (54,954 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 8 years before the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.