Russian researchers are planning to test-fly a Yakovlev Yak-40 modified with a superconducting electric motor and propeller mounted on the trijet’s nose. The Moscow-based Central Institute of Aviation ...

Russian investigators believe a serious runway excursion incident involving Yakovlev Yak-40 at St Petersburg resulted from a breach of crosswind limitations during landing. The Vologda Aviation ...

TEHRAN A Russian research institute is to announce the main cause of the Yak-40 plane crash which killed 30 on board, including Iran's transport minister and seven MPs, head of the Civil Aviation ...

Though not quite a household name like MiG (Mikoyan-Gurevich), Sukhoi and Yakovlev are nonetheless famous names in the annals ...

Aircraft For Sale's "Today's Top Pick" is a 1986 Yakovlev Yak-52, highlighted for its unique Cold War-era origins and ability to attract attention at fly-ins. The Yak-52 is presented as a practical ...

There were never bigger enemies in the history of the world than the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The two nations held knives at each others’ throats for decades, and came to the brink of war on several ...

The Yak-130 is a versatile and formidable trainer aircraft that manages to punch above its weight, extending into carrier-based, reconnaissance, and even strike roles. As with many of the military ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Yak 18 was the primary trainer ...