Comparison of Curtiss-Wright Junior and Yakovlev Yak-55

Attribute	Curtiss-Wright Junior ×	Yakovlev Yak-55 ×
General
^1↑Manufacturer	Curtiss	Yakovlev
Model	Curtiss-Wright Junior	Yakovlev Yak-55
Country	United States	Russia
Manufactured from (year)	1930	1981
Manufactured to (year)	1932	1993
Type	Private Single Engine	Aerobatic
Icao	CW1	YK55
Performance
Engine	1x Szekely SR-3	1x Vedeneyev M14P 9-cylinder radial engine
Power, hp (hp)	45	360
Max cruise speed (km/h)	130	306
Approach speed (km/h)	48	100
Travel range (km)	315	706
Service ceiling (m)	3,658	4,000
Rate of climb (m/sec)	3.05	15.49
Take off distance (m)	61	150
Landing distance (m)	76	300
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	442	975
Max payload (kg)	145	90
Fuel tank capacity (l)	35	276
Dimensions
Seats	2	1
Exterior length (m)	6.5	7.29
Tail height (m)	-	2.25
Fuselage diameter (m)	0.8	1
Wing span (m)	12.04	8.15
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets