Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten

Summary

Category	Training aircraft
Origin country	🇷🇺 Russia
First flight	26 May 1996
Year of introduction	2010
Number produced	186 units

Description

The Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten is a military aircraft developed by the Russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev. It was designed as a subsonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft. The development of the Yak-130 began in the 1990s, with the focus on training pilots for fourth and fifth-generation fighter planes. It offers a range of capabilities suitable for training pilots in various air combat scenarios. Additionally, the Yak-130 can carry a variety of weapons, making it suitable for light combat missions as well. The aircraft has been deployed by several countries for training purposes and has also been used in combat operations.

Technical specifications

Version: Yak-130
Crew	2 members
Maximum speed	1050 km/h (652 mph)
Wing area	23.5 m² (253.0 sqft)
Wingspan	9.8 m (32.3 ft)
Height	4.8 m (15.6 ft)
Length	11.5 m (37.7 ft)
Service ceiling	12500 m (41011 ft)
Empty weight	4600 kg (10141 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight	10290 kg (22686 lbs)
Climb rate	65.0 m/s (213.3 ft/s)
Takeoff distance	335 m (1099 ft)
Powerplant	2 × turbojets Ivchenko-Progress AI-222-25 delivering 2500 kgp
Ejection seat	Zvezda K-36LT3.5