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The basic Yak-18 was an updated version of the Yak
UT-2L primary trainer which had first flown in 1943 as an enclosed
cockpit version of the standard UT-2 trainer which had first flown in
1937. It was a fully aerobatic trainer and was operated by 19 countries,
the total built including 379 which were built under licence in China.
The Yak-18U (960 built) was first flown in 1953 and replaced the Yak-18
on the production line in 1954. The main differences were a tricycle
undercarriage and a fuselage length of 27’11"(8.5m). It had a maximum
take-off weight of 2866lb(1300kg). Examples remain airworthy in Eastern
Europe.
D-EYAK
c/n 132007
Russia
2 seat trainer first flown in 1946
Engine: 160hp(119kW) Shvetsov M-11FR
Length: 26’5"(8.05m)
Height: 10’4"(3.14m)Wingspan: 33’9.5"(10.3m)
No.built: 4131 Range: 631miles(1015km)
Cruising speed: 133mph(214kmh) Empty weight: 1799lb(816kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2469lb(1120kg) |
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