| Attribute | Yakovlev Yak-28 × | Supermarine Scimitar × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev | Supermarine |
| Model | Yakovlev Yak-28 | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Country | Russia | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1958 | 1956 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1968 | 1961 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | YK28 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Tumansky R-11 | 2x Rolls-Royce Avon 202 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 14,000 | 11,250 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,833 | 1,185 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,408 | 2,291 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,749 | 14,021 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | - | 34.3 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 20,000 | 15,515 |
| Max payload (kg) | 5,000 | 1,900 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 11,822 | 4,830 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 21.6 | 16.87 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.95 | 5.28 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.4 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 12.5 | 11.33 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |