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Yakovlev Yak-30

The Yakovlev Yak-30 was an experimental Soviet interceptor from the late 1940s. Derived from the Yak-25, from which it differed primarily in having wings sweptback 35° at quarter chord, the Yak-30 retained the fuselage, tail surfaces and undercarriage of the earlier fighter.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
OKB
Category
Fighters
Country of origin
Soviet Union
First flight
1948-09-04

Specifications

Cruise speed
560 kt
Max speed
560 kt
Range
540 nm
Service ceiling
49,000 ft
Rate of climb
8,070 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
8,003 lb
Empty weight
5,324 lb
Powerplant
Klimov RD-500
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
28.2 ft
Wingspan
28.5 ft

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.