Yak-9 during WORLD WAR II

History

Aircraft Yakovlev Yak-9 was the Yak-1 and yak-7, and was the most popular type of front-line fighter AIRCRAFT. The new engine allowed up to Max. speed 520 km/h at sea level, and the 599 km/h at an altitude of 4860 meters.
Advantages: one of the best front-line fighter aircraft manufactured in bulk. High manoeuvrability and very strong arms. Enhanced survivability. Simple and convenient operation.
Disadvantages: defects and flaws in the mass production for the first time have led in many cases to increase the weight of the machine.
Features: weight 2277 kg
length: 8.5 m
wingspan 9.74 m
engine m-105PF (power of 1180 BHP)
speed at an altitude of 599 4860m km/h
armament 1 x 12.7 mm machine gun UBS
1 x 20 mm SHVAK Cannon