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Yak-40 Codling vs Yak-42 Clobber

Yak-40 Codling vs Yak-42 Clobber at a glance — top speed 858 vs 810 km/h, range 1,800 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 15,500 vs 57,500 kg, built 1,011 vs 187 units.

Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Yakovlev Yak-42 Clobber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Yak-40 Codling Yak-42 Clobber
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 21 October 1966 7 March 1975
Year introduced 1968 1977
Number produced 1011 units 187 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 70.0 m² 150.0 m²
Wingspan 25.0 m 34.9 m
Height 6.5 m 9.8 m
Length 20.4 m 36.4 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 810 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 9,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,500 kg 57,500 kg
Empty weight 9,400 kg 33,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,500 kgf 3 x 64 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Yak-42 Clobber's 810 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 1,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a higher service ceiling at 9,600 meters (31,496 ft) compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 15,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-42 Clobber is longer at 36.4 meters compared to the Yak-40 Codling's 20.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-40 Codling entered service first in 1968, 9 years before the Yak-42 Clobber which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-40 Codling or Yak-42 Clobber?
The Yak-40 Codling has been produced in greater numbers with 1,011 units compared to 187 units of the Yak-42 Clobber.