Yak-9, A.S.Yakovlev

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The definitive development of the Yak-1 series. The Yak-9 was a development of the Yak-7 with metal wing spars. The Yak-9 was built in long-range fighter, ground attack and trainer versions. From mid- 1944 onwards the Yak-9 was the numerically most important Soviet fighter.

During WWII 14579 were built; production continued until 1948 and totalled 16769.

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Modifications :

Yak-9D "Dalnij" with extended range;

Yak-9U "Usilennij" with strengthened frame;

Yak-9T carried a 37mm cannon;

Yak-9B "Bombardirovschik" had an internal bomb bay, despite its small size.

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More Links...

Yakovlev Yak-9: Soldiers of the Sky

Yak-9D

Yak-9 at Virtual Aircraft Museum

Yak-9 of Normandie-Niemen

Yak-9, Yakovlev

Yak-9 at Michael Fletcher's Site;

Yak-9D model page by Dariusz Tyminski

DOO Flightsimulator page by Oleg Devjatkin;

Common Myths and Misconceptions

The Development of Camouflage and Finish of the Yak-9 Fighter, 1942-45

Yakovlev Yak-9: Soldiers of the Sky book