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La-7 Fin vs Yak-9 Frank

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
La-7 Fin Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lavochkin Yakovlev
First flight 1 February 1944 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1944 1942
Number produced 5753 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.6 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.7 m
Height 2.5 m 3.0 m
Length 8.6 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 665 km 675 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The La-7 Fin and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lavochkin and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The La-7 Fin has an operational range of 665 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank operates at altitudes up to 10,850 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin.

The La-7 Fin has been produced in 5,753 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 2 years before the La-7 Fin (1942 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is faster with a maximum speed of 690 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a longer range at 675 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher service ceiling at 10,850 meters (35,597 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The La-7 Fin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,315 kg compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 3,204 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The La-7 Fin is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 2 years before the La-7 Fin which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.