Comparison of Douglas F3D Skyknight and Yakovlev Yak-38 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yakovlev Yak-38 × |  Douglas F3D Skyknight × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Yakovlev Yak-38 | Douglas F3D Skyknight |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1971 | 1947 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1981 | 1952 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | YK38 | F3D |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Rybinsk RD-38 turbojet and 1 Tumansky R-28 V-300 turbofan (15,000 lbf) | 2x Westinghouse J34-WE-36 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 7,200 | 3,600 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,278 | 909 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 148 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,296 | 2,478 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 11,994 | 11,643 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 75.18 | 20.32 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 11,300 | 12,556 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 11,300 | 11,100 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,362 | 2,456 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,823 | 5,110 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.37 | 13.84 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.25 | 4.9 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 1.9 |
| 1↑Wing span (m) | 7.32 | 15.24 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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