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Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin vs Yak-9 Frank

Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Yakovlev
First flight 25 September 1997 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced 1 units 16769 units
Average unit price $75 million --
Wing area 61.9 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 9.7 m
Height 6.3 m 3.0 m
Length 22.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 675 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 16,375 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,602 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sukhoi and Yakovlev respectively.

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin reaches 2,500 km/h — 3.6:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is 11:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has been produced in 1 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 55 years before the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin (1942 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,810 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.