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U-2 Dragon Lady vs Yak-25 Flashlight

U-2 Dragon Lady vs Yak-25 Flashlight at a glance — top speed 805 vs 1,090 km/h, range 11,280 vs 2,700 km, max takeoff weight 18,144 vs 9,220 kg, built 104 vs 638 units.

Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
U-2 Dragon Lady Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Yakovlev
First flight 1 August 1955 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 104 units 638 units
Average unit price $50 million --
Wing area 93.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 31.0 m 11.0 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 19.2 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 805 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 11,280 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 21,336 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,144 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is faster with a maximum speed of 1,090 km/h compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 805 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 2,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,144 kg compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 9,220 kg.
Which is larger, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is longer at 19.2 meters compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the U-2 Dragon Lady which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the U-2 Dragon Lady or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has been produced in greater numbers with 638 units compared to 104 units of the U-2 Dragon Lady.