Yakovlev Yak-130
The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a Russian advanced jet trainer built to prepare pilots for modern fourth- and fifth-generation fighters, with flight characteristics deliberately tuned to mimic the handling of far more advanced combat aircraft. Its digital fly-by-wire controls can be reprogrammed to simulate the handling qualities of different fighter types, letting a single trainer fleet prepare pilots transitioning to several different frontline aircraft. A lightly armed combat-capable version has also been exported as an affordable light attack aircraft for smaller air forces. It has become Russia's standard advanced jet trainer and a notable Russian aerospace export success.
Did you know?
The Yak-130's reprogrammable fly-by-wire controls can mimic the handling of several different frontline fighters for advanced pilot training.
Specifications
| Length | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.7 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 4.8 m (16 ft) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Range | 685 NM (1,269 km) |
| Maximum speed | 550 kt (1,019 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 89 kt (165 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Rate of climb | 10,000 ft/min (50.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Ivchenko-Progress AI-222 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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