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Yak-15 Feather vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
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Specifications
Yak-15 Feather Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 24 April 1946 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1947 1955
Number produced 280 units 638 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.9 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 11.0 m
Length 8.7 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 786 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 510 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,638 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 1,852 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 900 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The Yak-15 Feather and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Yakovlev and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather vs 1,090 km/h for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Yak-15 Feather has an operational range of 510 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Yak-15 Feather operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-25 Flashlight. At 9,220 kg MTOW, the Yak-25 Flashlight is 3.5x the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.

The Yak-15 Feather has been produced in 280 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The Yak-15 Feather first flew 6 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight (1946 vs 1952).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is faster with a maximum speed of 1,090 km/h compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 786 km/h, a difference of 304 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,220 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-15 Feather entered service first in 1947, 8 years before the Yak-25 Flashlight which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has been produced in greater numbers with 638 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.