Radial engined Yak fighters

By Srecko • May 20, 2008

In 1945 A. Yakovlev were designed new version of the famous Yak-3 fighter with radial air cooled AS-82FN engine. With this 1630 HP engine this model had reached 710 km/ph but it was not taken for the series production. Prototype was armed with two SVAK machine guns. Designated Yak-3U this plane was lighter in weight than Yak-3. As well that was the end of the war this plane was not chosen for the series production but it led the way for the new version Yak-11which still fly today. Also there were made test with Yak-7 with same type radial of radial engine and results was also successful but final destiny was the same as for the Yak-3. Close end of war cut both project.

Yak-7M-82

This is the photo of the Yak-7 fighter equipped with M-82 radial engine. Detail of interesting is the lack of the national insignia. It could be that this fighter wear mid war low level fighter camouflage pattern. Engine cowling is lavockin type.

Srecko Bradic

Photo- G. F. Petrov

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About the Author

Srecko

Born in 1966 in Serbia and still live ther. From the youngest age interesting in aviation. In the 16. graduated as rocket technician in Military Rocket Center in Belgrade. Some little flying experience on Blanik glider. Passioned plastic modeler. Published several articles in referent magazine and books. Interest goal to the historic search, modeling and art.

2 Responses to “ Radial engined Yak fighters ”

rick vd graaf Jun 5th, 2008 at 12:50 pm

dear sir,

i’am currenly building a yak3u. I read your aticle and am interested if you have more info on the radial yak 7m-83

hope te hear from you

rick vd Graaf
admin Jun 5th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Wish you luck with your project. Feel free to contact me on this email:

srecko.warplanes@gmail.com

Cheers

Srecko

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