Yakovlev Yak-7

The Soviet Yakovlev Yak-7 was developed from the earlier Yak-1 fighter initially as a trainer but converted into a heavy fighter. As both a fighter and later reverting to its original training role the Yak-7 proved to be a capable aircraft and was well liked by air crews. The Yak-7 was simpler tougher and generally better than the Yak-1.

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The Soviet Yakovlev Yak-7 was developed from the earlier Yak-1 fighter, initially as a trainer but converted into a "heavy" fighter.2
the successful Yakovlev Yak-7 fighter, a production version of the lightened Yak-7DI, taking full advantage of the combat experience with its predecessor.3

Made by Yakovlev.

It is the successor of the Yakovlev Yak-1 .

training on the Yakovlev Yak-7 by the end of January 1943, when Commandant Jean Tulasne took command of the groupe. The unit became operational on 22 March 1943.4
A period of training on the Yakovlev Yak-7 was completed by mid-February 1943 when Commandant Jean Tulasne took command of the groupe, which finally headed for the front on March 22, 5
Height Main
2.75 m
Designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev
Predecessor
Yakovlev Yak-1
Length Alt
850.9000000000001
Jet Or Prop
prop
Range Main
643.0
Loaded Weight Main
2960.0
Height Alt
274.32
Introduced
1942
Loading Main
173
Power/mass Main
Developed From
Yakovlev Yak-1
Power/mass Alt
576.0
Max Speed Main
560.0
Ceiling Main
9
250 m
Crew
one
pilot
Loaded Weight Alt
6512.0
Armament
457.2
Area Main
17.2 m²
Primary user
Soviet Air Forces
Span Alt
1000.76
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Power Alt
1
050 hp
Engine(prop)
Klimov M-105P
Manufacturer
Yakovlev
Status
Retired
Number Of Props
1
First Flight
23
Production End Year
0006
Climb Rate Main
12 m-s
Power Main
783.0
Production Start Year
0006
Climb Rate Alt
2411.0
Length Main
8.50 m
Span Main
10.00 m
Area Alt
185.0
Range Alt
401 mi
Max Speed Alt
350 mph
Empty Weight Main
2477.0
Ceiling Alt
30340.0
Category
Low wing aircraft
Propeller aircraft
Single-engine aircraft
Soviet military trainer aircraft 1940-1949
Yakovlev aircraft
Produced
6399
Empty Weight Alt
5449.0
Loading Alt
35

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