The Yak-12 was built as a utility aircraft which had civil and military applications. The original Yak-12 (300* built) was first flown in 1947 and was a three seater powered by a 160hp(119kW) Ivchenko. The Yak-12M introduced four seats and a more powerful engine and led to the definitive Yak-12A (1500* built) which was powered by a 260hp(194kW) Ivchenko and which had a maximum take-off weight of 3501lb(1588kg). The Yak-12A also introduced a new wing with tapered wingtips, extra cabin windows and a modified tail. The type was built under licence in Poland and China. There are many hundreds of Yak-12’s in service in Russia and other Eastern European countries.

LY-AHD                  c/n 30119                  Russia

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1955

Engine: 240hp(179kW) Ivchenko AI-14                                                                                             Length: 29’6"(8.99m)                                                                                          Height: 10’3"(3.12m)Wingspan: 41’4"(12.6m)                                                                                             No.built: 1000+ Range: 665miles(1070km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 90mph(144kmh) Empty weight: 2262lb(1026kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 3197lb(1451kg)

Yakovlev Yak-12M Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale