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Yak-15 Feather vs Yak-9 Frank

Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-15 Feather
Yakovlev Yak-9 Frank combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-9 Frank
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Specifications
Yak-15 Feather Yak-9 Frank
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev Yakovlev
First flight 24 April 1946 6 July 1942
Year introduced 1947 1942
Number produced 280 units 16769 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.9 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 9.7 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 8.7 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 786 km/h 690 km/h
Operational range 510 km 675 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,638 kg 3,204 kg
Empty weight 1,852 kg 2,512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 900 kgf 1 x 1,230 kW
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Overview

The Yak-15 Feather and the Yak-9 Frank are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Yakovlev and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 786 km/h for the Yak-15 Feather vs 690 km/h for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-15 Feather has an operational range of 510 km vs 675 km for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-15 Feather operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 10,850 m for the Yak-9 Frank.

The Yak-15 Feather has been produced in 280 units vs 16,769 for the Yak-9 Frank. The Yak-9 Frank first flew 4 years before the Yak-15 Feather (1942 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-15 Feather is faster with a maximum speed of 786 km/h compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 690 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a longer range at 675 km compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-15 Feather has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 10,850 meters (35,597 ft).
Which is heavier, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,204 kg compared to the Yak-15 Feather's 2,638 kg.
Which is larger, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-15 Feather is longer at 8.7 meters compared to the Yak-9 Frank's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank entered service first in 1942, 5 years before the Yak-15 Feather which entered service in 1947.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Yak-15 Feather or Yak-9 Frank?
The Yak-9 Frank has been produced in greater numbers with 16,769 units compared to 280 units of the Yak-15 Feather.