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Yakovlev Yak-27

Military
Yakovlev Yak-27

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The Yakovlev Yak-27 reconnaissance aircraft carried a crew of two with twin engines, 11.8-metre wingspan, and 18.6-metre fuselage. Its 1285 km/h speed and 2380-kilometre range suited high-speed reconnaissance missions. The Yak-27 represented Soviet reconnaissance aircraft capability.

Specifications

Role
Reconnaissance aircraft
Crew
2
Engines
2
Length
18.6 m
Wingspan
11.8 m
Max speed
1,285 km/h
Range
2,380 km