Yak-28P ('40'), A.S.Yakovlev 'Firebar'

44k and 56k photos, courtesy of Roy Cochrun, as well as 36k photo at the top. From his Ever Changing Page;
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his is the fighter version of the Yak-28 family. Navigator's seat is replaced by radar set. Weapon operator seat is behind the pilot.
Retired in 1992 (?).
References
  • "Russian aircraft since 1940" by Jean Alexander, p.477-482;
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  • YAK-28P Firebar
    		• Technical data
    Type Yak-28P
    Function All-weather fighter/interceptor
    Year 1967??
    Crew 2
    Engines 2*5950 R-11AF2-300
    Maximum Speed 2007km/h
    Cruising Speed 920km/h
    Range 1600km (925km?)
    Ceiling 16750m
    Armament
    Guns ?
    Rockets 2*K-8
    Modified January 19, 1998
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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