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Yak-11 Moose vs Yak-9 Frank

Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Yak-11 Moose Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1946 1942
Number produced 4566 units 16769 units
Average unit price $30K --
Wing area 15.4 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.7 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 8.5 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km 675 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Yak-11 Moose is a Military Training Aircraft built by Yakovlev, while the Yak-9 Frank is a Combat Aircraft by Yakovlev.

Top speed is 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-11 Moose has an operational range of 1,280 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank operates at altitudes up to 10,850 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose.

The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in 4,566 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 3 years before the Yak-11 Moose (1942 vs 1945).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is faster with a maximum speed of 690 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 675 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher service ceiling at 10,850 meters (35,597 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,204 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 4 years before the Yak-11 Moose which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-11 Moose or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 4,566 units of the Yak-11 Moose.