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Yak-25 Flashlight

The Yak-25 Flashlight was the first Soviet twin-engined two-seat night and all weather interceptor. It featured a PD6 intercept radar in the bulbous nose. Variants include the Mandrake recconnaissance version, and a tactical bomber which did not enter production.

Specifications

Country of Origin CIS (formerly USSR)
Builder YAKOVLEV
Similar Aircraft Il-28 Beagle
Crew Two
Role
  • interceptor
  • reconnaissance
    • Armament
  • bombs
  • cannons
  • rockets
    • Length
    Span
    Engines Two 5500 lb. st. Klimov RD-9 or Mikulin AM-5 turbojets
    Maximum speed 594 mph
    Ceiling 36,000 ft
    Cruise range
    In-Flight Refueling No
    Internal Fuel
    Sensors
    Drop Tanks
    Armament
    User Country

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