Soviet Union's Yakovlev Yak-4 close support
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Yakovlev Yak-4 close support: Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook |
Yakovlev Yak-4 close support: Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook |
Design
The Yakovlev Yak-4 was based on the Yak-2 and was to be used for ground attack and light bombing.1 Aleksandr Sergeievich Yakovlev was the desinger.1
Construction
The Yak-4 was made from wood and metal.1
Wings
The wings were low in the fuselage.1
Prototype
Production
- Yakovlev Yak-4:
- Total:
- Manufacturer: State Industries1
- Production: 1940 - 19421
Variants
- Yakovlev Yak-4:
Usage
Once it was shown that the Yak-4 was more vulnerable than the Il-2, starting in 1942 the Yak-4s were used for reconnaissance at high altitudes.1
Specifications
| Yakovlev Yak-41 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Attack1, Fighter bomber2 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Klimov M-105R1 2: M-1052 |
| Cylinders | V 121 |
| Cooling | Liquid1,2 |
| HP | 1,100 each1,2 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 45' 11"1 |
| Length | 33' 4"1 |
| Height | |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 11,480 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 300 mph2 |
| Speed @ 15,740' | 352 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 39,040'1 |
| Range | 994 miles1 |
| Armament | 3: MG1 |
| Bombs | 1,320 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
- Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook, Ensign L. C. Guthman, 1943
