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F-9F Panther vs Yak 23 Flora
The panther was met with Yak fighters driven by propellers but not with the Yak 23 which was exported only to certain east European countries.
The Yak 23 is much smaller airplane than the Panther and is main fire power comprize from 3 x23NR guns. The Panther
has 4x20 mm guns. The yak has a 1.6 ton RR engine while the much heavier Panther
2.8 ton thrust. While the Panther top speed is almost 970 kph the Yak is 870 kph while the lighter weight give him a better climb of 7000 fpm vs 6000 fpm. Also in a tight turndogfight the Yak can turn tighter and has better accelration because of the lower wieght. Both served until 1956 or 1958 respectively.
The Yak is from Mali models while the Panther from Ecardsmodels and both in 1:48 Scale.
will continue - Yair
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