The Yakovlev Yak-15 NATO reporting name: Feather, USAF/DOD designation Type 2 was a first-generation Soviet turbojet fighter developed by the Yakovlev design bureau (OKB) immediately after World War II. It used a reverse-engineered German Junkers Jumo 004 engine. Along with the Swedish Saab 21R, it was one of only two jets to be successfully converted from a piston-powered aircraft and enter production. 280 aircraft were built in 1947. Although nominally a fighter, it was mainly used to qualify piston-engine-experienced pilots to fly jets.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
- Length 30.3ft (9.3m)
- Height 12.3ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 7,494lbs (3,399kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,251lbs (4,650kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.288
- Wing Loading 49.5lbs/ft2 (241.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 207.2ft2 (19.3m2)
- Drag Points 2057
Parts
- Number of Parts 32
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 249
