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F-35 Lightning II vs Yak-141 Freestyle

F-35 Lightning II vs Yak-141 Freestyle at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 1,800 km/h, range 2,800 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 19,500 kg, built 965 vs 4 units.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-35 Lightning II
Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
Specifications
F-35 Lightning II Yak-141 Freestyle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Yakovlev
First flight 15 December 2006 9 March 1987
Year introduced 2013 --
Number produced 965 units 4 units
Average unit price $103 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² 31.7 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.1 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 15.6 m 18.4 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1800 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 19,500 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 11,650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 1 x 11,022 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 1,800 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Yak-141 Freestyle's 19,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or Yak-141 Freestyle?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.