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Russian Military Plans to Order More Yak-130 Combat Trainers
Ria Novosti ^ | 26/12/2013

Posted on 12/26/2013 2:53:41 PM PST by sukhoi-30mki

IRKUTSK, December 26 (RIA Novosti) – The Russian air force is planning to order an additional batch of new Yak-130 combat trainers because demand for the aircraft is growing, the air force’s top commander said Wednesday.

The current contract with Russia’s Irkut aircraft corporation stipulates the delivery of 55 Yak-130s to the air force. A total of 42 aircraft have been delivered so far.

“It is certain that we will sign a new contract [on additional Yak-130 deliveries],” Lt. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said during a visit to the Irkutsk aircraft manufacturing plant, which makes Yak-130 trainers.

Bondarev confirmed that the Russian air force would soon form a new aerobatics team flying Yak-130s.

The Yak-130 Mitten jet trainer/light attack aircraft is a subsonic two-seat aircraft developed by the Yakovlev design bureau.

The plane has been chosen as a basic aircraft for Russian air force pilot training. The first deliveries of the aircraft started in 2009.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: aerospace; russia; yak130

1 posted on 12/26/2013 2:53:41 PM PST by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Looks like a good small fighter for many lands who do not need a supersonic high priced jet. It looks like it could knock down drones with ease.


2 posted on 12/26/2013 2:59:19 PM PST by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

How can it fly with that hardware hanging off the wings?


3 posted on 12/26/2013 3:08:13 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

I thought a yak was am animal the size of a cow.


4 posted on 12/26/2013 3:11:29 PM PST by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

am assuming gravel runway capable?


5 posted on 12/26/2013 3:12:39 PM PST by llevrok (Obama 2008 : "If you vote for me, you can keep your country")
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Its CUTE!
A chibi fighter trainer!


6 posted on 12/26/2013 3:15:13 PM PST by Little Ray (How did I end up in this hand-basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
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To: BenLurkin

It probably won’t ever be configured as such, that picture is probably to illustrate what it can carry. That plane looks kind of comical with the oversized canopy, would love to get a look at one up close.


7 posted on 12/26/2013 3:25:40 PM PST by Antihero101607
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Looking at what appears to be air intakes, those engines must be really small.


8 posted on 12/26/2013 3:40:48 PM PST by yarddog (Romans 8: verses 38 and 39. "For I am persuaded".)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSif9tz19YM


9 posted on 12/26/2013 4:27:06 PM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole..)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC4jG-wuVoc


10 posted on 12/26/2013 4:29:44 PM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole..)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAmBf3qIaOY


11 posted on 12/26/2013 4:37:37 PM PST by hosepipe (This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole..)
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To: hosepipe

Heck, I want one of those RC copies.


12 posted on 12/26/2013 4:43:21 PM PST by mylife (Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Beautiful little airplane. Very nice lines.


13 posted on 12/26/2013 5:19:21 PM PST by woofer2425 (Obama inhales immensely!)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Sorta reminds me of the alpha jet.


14 posted on 12/26/2013 5:42:23 PM PST by Red Steel
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To: sukhoi-30mki

A-4.


15 posted on 12/26/2013 5:43:21 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Red Steel

stepped elevons like the Harrier.


16 posted on 12/26/2013 9:52:31 PM PST by RitchieAprile
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To: Red Steel

Reminds me of the Aermacchi M-346 Master, which the US is considering as a replacement for the T-38


17 posted on 12/26/2013 10:03:39 PM PST by rmlew ("Mosques are our barracks, minarets our bayonets, domes our helmets, the believers our soldiers.")
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To: rmlew

In 1990s Yakovlev company was nearly bankrupt and selling plans and technologies to other companies.
That is how Yak-141 ended up in L&M as F-35 (thus dramatically rebuilt around better powerplant + stealth features) and Aermacchi got Yak-130 (and kept an airframe without any serious upgrades).


18 posted on 12/27/2013 12:05:26 AM PST by cunning_fish
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To: sukhoi-30mki

The clever part about the YAK-130 is that while its primary mission is as a trainer, in a pinch it is combat ready.

Trainers should be dual-use like that.

No one should judge the YAK-130 versus front line fighters or ground attack bombers...it should be judged as a trainer that just happens to be able to fill in if front line fighters and bombers are suddenly in short supply.


19 posted on 12/27/2013 12:19:19 AM PST by Southack (The one thing preppers need from the 1st World? http://tinyurl.com/ktfwljc .)
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