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Yak-141 Freestyle vs Yak-38 Forger

Yak-141 Freestyle vs Yak-38 Forger at a glance — top speed 1,800 vs 1,210 km/h, range 3,000 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 19,500 vs 11,200 kg, built 4 vs 231 units.

Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-38 Forger
Specifications
Yak-141 Freestyle Yak-38 Forger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 9 March 1987 27 September 1970
Year introduced -- 1976
Number produced 4 units 231 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 31.7 m² 18.5 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 7.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 18.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1800 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 11,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,500 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 11,650 kg 7,020 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,022 kgf 1 x 6,801 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,210 km/h, a difference of 590 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 15.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.