Overview
The Yakovlev Yak-3 is a single-engine, single-seat World War II Soviet fighter. Robust and easy to maintain, it was much liked by both pilots and ground crew. One of the smallest and lightest combat fighters fielded by any combatant during the war, its high power-to-weight ratio gave it excellent performance and it proved to be a formidable dogfighter.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 8.49 m |
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| Wingspan | 9.20 m |
| Height | 2.38 m |
Performance
| Range | 648 km |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Klimov M-105 |
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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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