The Yakovlev Yak-28 (Russian: Яковлев Як-28) is a swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a tactical medium bomber , it was also manufactured in reconnaissance , electronic warfare , interceptor , and trainer versions, known by the NATO reporting names Brewer , Brewer-E , Firebar ...

The Yak-28B (NATO Codename: Brewer-A), perhaps the last combat jet developed by Yakovlev to join the VVS, was also the first supersonic frontline bomber of the VVS. The design of the Yak-28 was based on the Yak-26 (Yak-123) to meet a VSS call for a new supersonic bomber with better payload and speed.

May 20, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Yakovlev Yak-28 (Brewer / Firebar) Twin-Seat Multirole Aircraft including pictures.

The Yakovlev Yak-28 was designed by the Yakovlev design bureau as a swept-wing turbojet-powered combat aircraft in service with the Soviet Air Force. It was originally produced as a tactical bomber to attack ground and naval targets.

Jul 5, 2023 · The Yak-28 was a turbojet that could wear many hats and it wore a lot of them when tensions were high during the Cold War. Here's everything we know.

The Yak-28 was the ultimate development of the family of twin-jet Yak combat aircraft that began with the Yak-25. As was the case with the Yak-25, the Yak-28 was developed into a number of different versions, configured as long-range interceptor, photo …

The Yak-28 was the first serial tactic strike aircraft capable of flying the super-sound speed with full armament. The aircraft was equipped with the OPB-115 optic sight and RBP-3 radar...

The Yak -28 first entered service in the early 1960s. Four variants saw extensive: the Yak-28 attack version, the Yak-28P Firebar all-weather interceptor, the Yak-28R multi-sensor reconnaissance aircraft, and the Yak-28U dual control trainer.

The Yakovlev Yak-28 (Russian: Яковлев Як-28) is a swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a tactical medium bomber, it was also manufactured in reconnaissance, electronic warfare, interceptor, and trainer versions, known by the NATO reporting names Brewer, Brewer-E, Firebar, and ...

Crashed in river Havel. Cap Boris Kapustin and Ten Yuri Yanov, Russian pilots, died in the crash. IWM's Sound Archive has an oral interview with Angus Howard Southwood who was serving with British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) in Berlin when this incident occurred.