Yak-7 / UTI-26, A.S.Yakovlev

84k B/W, ground crew working on Yak's armament; photo TASS from 'Ground attack' by Christopher Chant;
They identify aircraft as Yak-1, but glazing far behind pilot's cockpit allows to identify it as Yak-7B or rather Yak-7V (A.S.)

T
he Yak-7U was developed as a trainer version of the Yak-1. A second cockpit was added after the original one, and wing span increased. It was found that the extra space for the second cockpit could be used for fuel or armament too, and that the performance of the Yak-7 almost equaled that of the Yak-1. Thus the Yak-7 was again developed to a close support fighter.
The two-seat version was also used in combat, for reconnaissance missions. 6399
built.
136k b/w drawing from 'Krylia Rodini' cover. Shows Yak-7 B,V modifications
Developments/Modifications :
  • Yak-9 - long range fighter;
  • experimental Yak-7PVRD - had DM-4 pulse jets;
    More links...
  • Yak-7 at Virtual Aircraft Museum
  • UTI-26, Yakovlev
  • Yak-7, Yakovlev
  • Yakovlev Yak-1
  • Common Myths and Misconceptions
  • Yak-1 and Yak-7 of Normandie-Niemen
    		• Technical data
    Type Yak-7
    Function fighter-bomber
    Year 1942
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*VK-105PF
    Wing Span 10.00m
    Length 8.47m
    Height 2.75m
    Wing Area 17.15m2
    Empty Weight 2480kg
    Maximum Weight 3030kg
    Speed 613km/h
    Ceiling 10200m
    Range 825km
    Armament
    Guns 1*g20mm
    1*g12.7mm
    Bombs 200kg
    Modified July 8, 1996
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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