Yakovlev Yak-42
The Yakovlev Yak-42 is a larger, three-engine Soviet regional jet, built to carry more passengers than the smaller Yak-40 while keeping similar short-field capability for the Soviet Union's often poorly developed regional airports. Its T-tail and three rear-mounted engines gave it a distinctive silhouette shared with few other airliners of its size. It became a mainstay of Aeroflot's domestic regional network for years, connecting smaller Soviet cities to larger hubs. A number remain in service today with airlines in the former Soviet Union.
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The Yak-42's T-tail and three rear-mounted engines give it a distinctive silhouette shared with few other airliners its size.
Specifications
| Length | 36.4 m (119 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.9 m (114 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 120 |
| Range | 1,800 NM (3,334 km) |
| Maximum speed | 460 kt (852 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s) |
| Engines | 3x Lotarev D-36 |
| Units built | 187 |
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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