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Yak-36 Freehand vs Yak-9 Frank

Yakovlev Yak-36 Freehand combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-36 Freehand
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Yak-36 Freehand Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 9 January 1963 6 July 1942
Year introduced -- 1942
Number produced 4 units 16769 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 17.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.7 m
Height 4.5 m 3.0 m
Length 17.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 370 km 675 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,900 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 5,300 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,303 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Yak-36 Freehand and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Yakovlev and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Yak-36 Freehand vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-36 Freehand has an operational range of 370 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-36 Freehand operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank. At 8,900 kg MTOW, the Yak-36 Freehand is 2.8:1 the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.

The Yak-36 Freehand has been produced in 4 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 21 years before the Yak-36 Freehand (1942 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-36 Freehand or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-36 Freehand is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-36 Freehand or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a longer range at 675 km compared to the Yak-36 Freehand's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-36 Freehand or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-36 Freehand has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-36 Freehand or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-36 Freehand has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,900 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-36 Freehand or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-36 Freehand is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-36 Freehand 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-36 Freehand.