Yakovlev fighters
Five airplanes developed by Yakovlev design bureau are introduced on this page. One of them is the experimental test fighter I-26. The I-26 aircraft was a prototype for all serial pruduction Yakovlev fighters. Other four planes are Yak-1, Yak-3, Yak-7 and Yak-9. These are major types of Russian fighters which participated in air military actions during the WWII
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I-26 is a test
fighter which was developed in Yakovlev design bureau in
1939. It became a prototype for all other subsequent
Yakovlev fighters, which reproduced its basic design,
size and construction technology. Built in 1940 Total number of planes manufactured - 3 For more information, technical specification and construction technology, please follow the link. |
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Yakovlev-1 is a
serial production version of I-26 test fighter. It
reproduced all basic features of the I-26. A few
modifications were introduced, which concerned fuselage
shape, armament, engine etc. Follow the
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for details Start of production - 1940. Total number of planes built - 8721. |
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Yakovlev-7 was
created on the basis af the two-pilot trainer fighter Yak-7
UTI. It was used in military actions as a fighter,
reconnaissance plane and trainer for quick adaptation of
learner pilots to fly a combat fighter. Follow the
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for details. Start of production - 1941. Total number of planes built - 6399. |
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Yakovlev-9 family
incorporates a few variants of the basic Yak-9 model
which operated as a front-line or long-range escort
fighter, interceptor, light bomber, anti-tank aircraft.
The record number of these airplanes were built during
the war. Follow the link for details. Start of production - 1942. Total number of planes built - 16769. |
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Yakovlev-3 was
designed as further development af Yak-1 and Yak-9 aiming
to improve flight performance. Major changes include the
reduced wing area, decreased weight, improved
aerodynamics and as a result increased speed and
maneuverability. Follow the
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for details. Start of production - 1943. Total number of planes built - 4848. |
