Yakovlev Yak-5
Yakovlev · Soviet Union · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The Yakovlev Yak-5 was an experimental trainer aircraft designed by the Yakovlev OKB in the Soviet Union.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor radial engine in the nose
- Single-seat trainer layout
It is a low-wing monoplane powered by one Shvetsov M-11D engine.
Specifications
- The Yakovlev Yak-5 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Yakovlev UT-2 and first flew on 7 September 1944.
Variants
There were no variants: one was built.
Where you'll see it
Its primary user was the Soviet Air Force.
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