Comparison of Dassault Rafale and Yakovlev Yak-28 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Dassault Rafale × |  Yakovlev Yak-28 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation | Yakovlev |
| Model | Dassault Rafale | Yakovlev Yak-28 |
| Country | France | Russia |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2000 | 1958 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1968 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | RFAL | YK28 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 X SNECMA M88-2 Turbofans | 2x Tumansky R-11 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 17,000 | 14,000 |
| Avionics | Integrated Modular Avionics, Thales RBE2 AA AESA radar, Thales SPECTRA Electronic Warfare system. | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,222 | 1,833 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 222 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 3,704 | 2,408 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.308 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,764 | 16,749 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 304.8 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 400 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 450 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 24,500 | 20,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 9,520 | 5,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 16,542 | 11,822 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.27 | 21.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.34 | 3.95 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.9 | 12.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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