AV-8B Harrier II vs Yak-38 Forger
| British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 6 January 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Soviet vertical takeoff/landing fighter, developed during the Cold War, primarily utilized on Soviet naval aviation carriers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 27 September 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 231 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1070 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,340 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 10,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,020 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,100 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,100 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Yak-38 Forger at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or Yak-38 Forger?
The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in greater numbers with 337 units compared to 231 units of the Yak-38 Forger.