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Yak-3U Yak-3 fitted with Shvetsov ASh-82 FN radial engine with 1,380 kW (1,851 hp) in an attempt to increase performance while avoiding the overheating problems of VK-107 and VK-108. Wingspan increased by 20 cm (7.9 in), wings moved 22 cm (8.7 in) forward, cockpit raised by …

The Yak-3U is the pinnacle of the Yakovlev piston engine fighter design, combining the amazing agility of the Yak-3 airframe with the excellent Shvetsov M-82FN engine acquired from the Lavochkin line, increasing its top speed tremendously.

The Yakovlev Yak-3 was a single-engine, single crew Soviet fighter from WWII. It was a formidable fighter aircraft with excellent performance as a low altitude dogfighter and with high power-to-weight ratio.

Sep 4, 2023 · It's fast on the deck with incredible power/weight, but begins to fall off at even medium altitude. It has above average maneuverability, but not absurdly so, and the airframe isn't much stronger than a zero, with a piss-poor dive speed that can be easily exploited.

Oct 8, 2022 · Recently tangled with a Yak-3 and got in a solid burst with my P-38 (4 x 12.7mm machine guns and 1 x 20mm cannon, all centrally mounted). He burst into flames. After several seconds of maneuvering, the fire went out. Got a firing …

Sep 1, 2021 · Can you think of a better energy fighter around its BR? Below like 3.5km altitude the Yak-3U is one of the best prop planes in the game, and even at higher alt it's quite respectable.

Proudly Omaka owned and based is Steadfast, a Yak 3U-R2000 that originally made its New Zealand debut as the headlining guest aircraft at Classic Fighters 2017. Built in Romania during the 2000s, but based on the original prototype, this high-performance speed machine first started its racing career at the Reno Air Races in 2006 and holds nine ...

Yak-3（Yakovlev Yak-3 / Jak-3 ヤク3 / ロシア語: Як-3 ヤーク・トリー）は、ヤコヴレフ設計局が開発し、国土防空軍などで運用された戦闘機。 Yak-1の主翼を小型化し、空力的洗練や軽量化を行った低高度用の戦闘機。

Nov 30, 2024 · Great opportunity to own a World War II warbird, full dual controls, with exceptional performance, 0 Hours Total Time (Just finished a meticulous restoration) at an affordable price. New Trig Comm (25/8.33 kHz) New Trigg Transponder + New Garmin G5. Original World War II paint scheme.