GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Su-7 Fitter vs Yak-9 Frank

Su-7 Fitter vs Yak-9 Frank at a glance — top speed 2,150 vs 690 km/h, range 1,650 vs 675 km, max takeoff weight 15,210 vs 3,204 kg, built 1,847 vs 16,769 units.

Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-7 FitterFull specs
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 FrankFull specs
Specifications
Su-7 Fitter Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi Yakovlev
First flight 7 September 1955 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1959 1942
Number produced 1847 units 16769 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 34.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 9.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 16.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 2150 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 675 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,210 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 8,937 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,596 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Explore further
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide Soviet & Russian Fighters Soviet and Russian Aircraft Designations
Su-7 Fitter vs Il-2 Sturmovik Su-7 Fitter vs MiG-15 Fagot Su-7 Fitter vs MiG-21 Fishbed Su-7 Fitter vs MiG-17 Fresco Su-7 Fitter vs F-86 Sabre Su-7 Fitter vs Il-10 Beast

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-7 Fitter has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 17 years before the Su-7 Fitter which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Su-7 Fitter or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 1,847 units of the Su-7 Fitter.