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SO 4050 Vautour vs Yak-9 Frank

SO 4050 Vautour vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 1,106 vs 690 km/h, range 5,400 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 21,000 vs 3,204 kg, built 149 vs 16,769 units.

Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
Specifications
SO 4050 Vautour Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Yakovlev
First flight 16 October 1952 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1956 1942
Number produced 149 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 45.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 9.7 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 15.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,200 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 10,000 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,400 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 416 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 14 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.