Yak-40

 yak-40

Aircraft description
   Aircraft description            Yak-40 was the first jet airplane in Russia and in the world designed specifically for passenger and cargo-passenger services on local routes. It was also the first Russian airplane that was issued an airworthiness certificate by other European countries. Yakovlev Design Bureau started to develop Yak-40, its first passenger aircraft, in 1965. Yak-40 was to replace the outdated LI-2, IL-12, and IL-14. The first trial flight took place on October 21, 1966, and th
Technical characteristics
 Performance specifications Maximum take-off weight17.2 tonsMaximum landing weight17.2 tonsMaximum payload weight2.72 tonsEquipped aircraft weight9.85 tonsMaximum cruising speed510 km/hOperating ceiling8100 mFlying range  with maximum fuel reserve 1800 kmwith maximum payload (fuel reserve)1350 kmRequired runway length (ISA conditions, at sea level)1250 mCrew5 people Airplane dimensions Wingspan25.0 mAircraft length20.36 mAircraft height6.5 mWing area70.0 sq. mFuselage diameter2.4 mPassenger cabi
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