Yak-141 Freestyle vs Yak-36 Freehand
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 9 March 1987 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet vertical/short takeoff and landing jet, operational in the mid-to-late cold war, not widely deployed but significant for future designs. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 9 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 31.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1800 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,650 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 11,022 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 370 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,604 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 900 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 8,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-36 Freehand?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 17.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-36 Freehand?
Both the Yak-141 Freestyle and Yak-36 Freehand have been produced in equal numbers with 4 units each.