The Yak-18PM was a more powerful development of the Yak-18P (125 built) first flown in 1959, which was basically a Yak-18A with a single cockpit , new undercarriage and fuel and oil systems, for aerobatic competition. As well as having the more powerful engine installation, the Yak-18PM had the cockpit moved further aft and the outer wings were redesigned and strengthened. A small number of Yak-18PM’s remain active. One example of the Yak-18PS was built. This was a lighter tailwheel version of the Yak-18PM and eventually was developed as the Yak-50.

Registration unknown                               Russia

Single seat aerobatic aircraft first flown in 1965

Engine: 300hp(223kW) Ivchenko AI-14RF                                                                                         Dimensions as for the Yak-18A.                                                                                      No.built: 20* Range: 248miles(400km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 170mph(273kmh) Empty weight: 1819lb(825kg)                                                Maximum take-off weight: 2425lb(1100kg)

Yakovlev Yak-18PM Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale