Yakovlev Yak-13
Yakovlev · Soviet Union · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The Yakovlev Yak-13 was a Soviet two-seat liaison and communications aircraft developed in 1944, intended to provide a fast liaison capability for field commanders. It was based on fighter construction experience and featured retractable undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.15 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small Soviet liaison monoplane
- Low-wing two-seater
- Single piston engine with retractable undercarriage
A clean, small low-wing monoplane with side-by-side seating, resembling a scaled-down fighter with retractable undercarriage and a smooth cowled piston engine.
Specifications
- The Yakovlev Yak-13 has a length of 7.15 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.25 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 380 km/h (236 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed during the final phase of World War II, the Yak-13 was a lightweight liaison aircraft that drew on Yakovlev's extensive wartime fighter design experience. A prototype flew in 1944 but the aircraft was not ordered into production as the war ended.
Variants
Only the prototype was built; the Yak-13 did not enter series production.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service; the prototype was evaluated by Soviet aviation authorities but not adopted.
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