Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Summary
| Category | Combat aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| First flight | 5 March 1958 |
| Year of introduction | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1180 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
Description
There are 4 variants of the Yak-28: the "Brewer", an attack version; the Yak-28P "Firebar", an all-weather interceptor; the Yak-28R, designed for reconnaissance; and the Yak-28U "Maestro", a training version.
Although the Yak-28's flight performance is not as high as that of the MiG-25, it can reach Mach 1 above 3970 m. Additionally, its range surpasses that of many interceptors. Over 300 units were produced.
Technical specifications
| Version: Yak-28P Firebar | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot + 1 WSO |
| Maximum speed | 1840 km/h (1143 mph) |
| Wing area | 35.3 m² (379.4 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m (38.2 ft) |
| Height | 4.3 m (14.1 ft) |
| Length | 21.6 m (70.9 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 16750 m (54954 ft) |
| Empty weight | 9970 kg (21980 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20000 kg (44092 lbs) |
| Takeoff distance | 1430 m (4692 ft) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojets Tumansky R-11AF2-300 delivering 3950 kgp, up to 6120 kgp with afterburner |
Current operating countries
No country is operating the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar in 2024.
All operators
Russia • Turkmenistan • Ukraine • Ex-USSR
Armament
Missiles payload:
- Air-to-Air Medium-Range Bisnovat R-98 (AA-3 Anab)
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