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Yakovlev Yak-42 Regional Jet Family

The Yakovlev Yak-42 was a Soviet three-engine regional jet developed for short and medium routes, combining a 120-seat cabin with a robust tricycle undercarriage and rear-fuselage engines. Its direct Yak-42D and Yak-42M derivatives extended the family across regional passenger and utility service.

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Identity

Aliases
Yak-42Yak 42ClobberYak-42DYak-42M
Family Name
Yakovlev Yak-42
Full Name
Yakovlev Yak-42 Regional Jet Family
Roles
airlinerutility
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Passenger Capacity
120
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Yakovlev Yak-42 was a Soviet three-engine regional jet developed for short and medium routes, combining a 120-seat cabin with a robust tricycle undercarriage and rear-fuselage engines. Its direct Yak-42D and Yak-42M derivatives extended the family across regional passenger and utility service.
Dimensions
Length M
36.4
Wingspan M
34.9
First Flight Year
1,975

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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 05:31:36 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 05:31:36 UTC