Yakovlev Yak-3 World War II Fighter Family
The Yakovlev Yak-3 was a lightweight Soviet single-seat fighter whose compact airframe and low wing loading made it exceptionally effective at low and medium altitude. Entering combat in the final phase of the Second World War, it became a defining Yakovlev fighter and an important part of the Normandie-Niemen story.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Yak-3I-30
- Family Name
- Yakovlev Yak-3
- Full Name
- Yakovlev Yak-3 World War II Fighter Family
- Roles
- military
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 1
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Yakovlev Yak-3 was a lightweight Soviet single-seat fighter whose compact airframe and low wing loading made it exceptionally effective at low and medium altitude. Entering combat in the final phase of the Second World War, it became a defining Yakovlev fighter and an important part of the Normandie-Niemen story.
- First Flight Year
- 1,944
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- Creation Time
- August 8, 2026 at 03:45:30 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 8, 2026 at 03:45:30 UTC