Yakovlev I-30

Yakovlev · Soviet Union · first flew 1941 · fighter

The Yakovlev I-30 was a refined all-metal Soviet fighter prototype of 1941, developed in parallel with the Yak-1 as a higher-performance alternative with heavier armament.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, tapered
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage8.48 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Very similar in outline to the Yak-1, with a low-wing monoplane configuration and inline engine, but with a slightly broader fuselage cross-section reflecting its all-metal structure.

Specifications

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History

Designed to address the perceived armament shortcomings of the Yak-1, the I-30 featured all-metal construction and a more powerful engine installation. Two prototypes were built, but wartime production priorities and manufacturing complexity favoured the simpler Yak-1 and its successors. The German invasion in June 1941 ended development as resources were redirected to proven types.

Variants

Two prototype examples were built; no production followed.

Where you'll see it

No operational service; the I-30 was a prototype that did not enter VVS inventory.

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