Military Propellor Planes
Yakovlev Yak-3
ICAO: YAK3
Overview
The Yakovlev Yak-9 was one of the most widely produced Soviet fighters of World War II. Introduced in 1942, it evolved from earlier Yakovlev designs and incorporated structural refinements. The aircraft played a major role on the Eastern Front.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Klimov VK-107A
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 1,650 hp · 1,230 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 1
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- —
- Cabin height
- —
- Cabin length
- —
- Exterior length
- 28 ft 1 in · 8.55 m
- Tail height
- 9 ft 10 in · 3.00 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 2 ft 7 in · 0.80 m
- Wing span
- 31 ft 10 in · 9.70 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 6,850 lb · 3,100 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 1,150 lb · 500 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 110 gal · 400 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 320 kt · 368 mph · 593 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 490 nm · 560 mi · 910 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 36,400 ft · 11,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,210 ft/min · 16 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 1,120 ft · 340 m
- Landing distance
- 1,840 ft · 560 m
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Operational Context
Yakovlev Yak-9 — World War II fighter aircraft
The Yak-9 entered service in 1942 as a lighter and more adaptable development of the Yak-7. It featured mixed construction with wood and metal components. Numerous variants were produced for different combat roles.
A Klimov V-12 piston engine producing approximately 1,200 horsepower powered the aircraft. Maximum speed approached 370 mph (595 km/h). Typical takeoff weight was around 6,500 pounds (2,950 kg).
The Yak-9 was used in air superiority, ground attack, and escort missions. Its versatility allowed rapid adaptation during wartime production. It became one of the defining Soviet fighters of the conflict.
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