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SO 4050 Vautour vs Yak-25 Flashlight

Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
Yakovlev Yak-25 Flashlight combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-25 Flashlight
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Specifications
SO 4050 Vautour Yak-25 Flashlight
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Yakovlev
First flight 16 October 1952 19 June 1952
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 149 units 638 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 45.0 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 15.1 m 11.0 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 15.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1106 km/h 1090 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,700 km
Service ceiling 15,200 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg 9,220 kg
Empty weight 10,000 kg 6,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,400 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The SO 4050 Vautour and the Yak-25 Flashlight are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Sud Aviation and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour vs 1,090 km/h for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The SO 4050 Vautour has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 2,700 km for the Yak-25 Flashlight. The SO 4050 Vautour operates at altitudes up to 15,200 m compared to 12,000 m for the Yak-25 Flashlight. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 2.3x the Yak-25 Flashlight's 9,220 kg.

The SO 4050 Vautour has been produced in 149 units vs 638 for the Yak-25 Flashlight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 1,090 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has a longer range at 2,700 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Yak-25 Flashlight's 9,220 kg.
Which is larger, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SO 4050 Vautour or Yak-25 Flashlight?
The Yak-25 Flashlight has been produced in greater numbers with 638 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.