Yakovlev Yak-200
Yakovlev · Soviet Union · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Yakovlev Yak-200 was a Soviet twin-engine piston-powered crew trainer designed in the early 1950s for multi-engine and instrument training. It seated two pilots side by side.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet twin-engine piston trainer with side-by-side seating
- Low-wing monoplane with twin Ivchenko radial engines
- Retractable undercarriage with prominent main gear fairings
A conventional low-wing twin with a wide side-by-side cockpit, radial engines in smooth nacelles, and retractable gear — broadly similar in appearance to Western twin trainers of the same period.
Specifications
- The Yakovlev Yak-200 has a length of 12.95 m (42 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.45 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 400 km/h (249 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 side-by-side plus observer.
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History
Developed at the Yakovlev design bureau, the Yak-200 first flew in 1953. It was intended to train Soviet Air Force pilots on twin-engine aircraft procedures. However, the rapid jet transition programme meant that piston multi-engine trainers were of declining importance, and the Yak-200 did not enter large-scale production.
Variants
No significant production variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by the Soviet Air Force but did not enter widespread service. Remained primarily a prototype and development aircraft.
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