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Yak-141 Freestyle vs Yak-9 Frank

Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-141 Freestyle
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Yak-141 Freestyle Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 9 March 1987 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced 4 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.7 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.0 m
Length 18.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 1800 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 675 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,500 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 11,650 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,022 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Yak-141 Freestyle and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Yakovlev and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-141 Freestyle reaches 1,800 km/h — 2.6:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h. The Yak-141 Freestyle has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-141 Freestyle operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 19,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-141 Freestyle is 6.1:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The Yak-141 Freestyle has been produced in 4 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 45 years before the Yak-141 Freestyle (1942 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,800 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 1,110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-141 Freestyle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,500 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-141 Freestyle is longer at 18.4 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-141 Freestyle or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-141 Freestyle.