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Yak-141 Freestyle vs Yak-36 Freehand

Yak-141 Freestyle vs Yak-36 Freehand at a glance — top speed 1,800 vs 900 km/h, range 3,000 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 19,500 vs 8,900 kg, built 4 vs 4 units.

Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-36 Freehand
Specifications
Yak-141 Freestyle Yak-36 Freehand
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 9 March 1987 9 January 1963
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 4 units 4 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 31.7 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 10.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.5 m
Length 18.4 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 1800 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 370 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,500 kg 8,900 kg
Empty weight 11,650 kg 5,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,022 kgf 2 x 5,303 kgf
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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 3,000 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.