Although based on the Yak-18A, the Yak-18T was a wholly redesigned aircraft specifically designed for the GVF (Civil Aviation) as a primary and advanced trainer and light utility transport. Some of its duties were to be as an air ambulance and mail carrier. The fuselage was widened and redesigned and the undercarriage was based on that of the Yak-18PM, although considerably modified with stronger and longer oleo struts. A baggage compartment was accessed from a door on the port side behind the cabin. It entered production in 1973 against large orders for civil and military users including the Philippines Air Force and remains in production today with the Smolensk Aircraft factory. It can be operated on floats or skis and in recent years has become popular with enthusiastic collectors in the United States. Large numbers remain active in civil markings.

N1218T                   c/n 10-31                   Russia

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1967

Engine: 360hp(268kW) Vedeneev M-14P                                                                                         Length: 27’6.5"(8.39m)                                                                                         Height: 9’2"(2.79m)Wingspan: 36’7"(11.15m)                                                                                           No.built: 1200+ Range: 342miles(550km)                                                               Cruising speed: 155mph(250kmh) Empty weight: 2650lb(1202kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 3637lb(1650kg)

Yakovlev Yak-18T Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale