Overview
The Yakovlev Yak-28 is a swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a tactical medium bomber, it was also manufactured in reconnaissance, electronic warfare, interceptor, and trainer versions, known by the NATO reporting names Brewer, Brewer-E, Firebar, and Maestro respectively. Based on the Yak-129 prototype first flown on 5 March 1958, it began to enter service in 1964.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 21.34 m |
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| Wingspan | 12.05 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | Tumansky R-11 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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