Harrier vs Yak-38 Forger
| British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 28 December 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $24 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 | 18.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1183 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,996 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,618 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 Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the Harrier's 1,183 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 14,996 meters (49,199 ft) compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,300 meters (37,073 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the Yak-38 Forger at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 7 years before the Yak-38 Forger which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Yak-38 Forger?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 231 units of the Yak-38 Forger.