| Attribute | Boeing F/A-18 Hornet × | Yakovlev Yak-28 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Yakovlev |
| Model | Boeing F/A-18 Hornet | Yakovlev Yak-28 |
| Country | United States | Russia |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1983 | 1958 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1968 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | F18 | YK28 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x General Electric F404-GE-402 | 2x Tumansky R-11 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 17,750 | 14,000 |
| Avionics | Ratheon APG 73 | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,915 | 1,833 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 287 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 3,334 | 2,408 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.333 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,240 | 16,749 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 228.6 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 457 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 400 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 23,590 | 20,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 7,000 | 5,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 9,937 | 11,822 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 17.1 | 21.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.7 | 3.95 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |