Yakovlev Yak-28
The Yakovlev Yak-28 was a Soviet twin-jet aircraft family that served as a bomber, reconnaissance platform, electronic-warfare aircraft, and trainer. Its engines were mounted in pods beneath the swept wing, while a long glazed nose housed a navigator in many variants. The aircraft could fly low-level strike missions at high speed but had a demanding reputation among crews. Its many variants made it a Cold War workhorse, though few survive outside museums today.
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Did you know?
Western intelligence gave Yak-28 variants three different NATO reporting names — Brewer, Firebar, Maestro — because the bomber, interceptor and trainer looked so distinct.
Specifications
| Length | 20 m (66 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.8 m (39 ft) |
| Height | 4.3 m (14 ft) |
| Crew | 2 |
| Range | 1,150 NM (2,130 km) |
| Maximum speed | 1,000 kt (1,852 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 48,000 ft (14,630 m) |
| Engines | 2x Tumansky R-11AF |
| Units built | 1,180 |
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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