The Yakovlev Yak-28 was a swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a tactical bomber, it was also manufactured in reconnaissance, electronic warfare, interceptor, and trainer versions, known by the NATO reporting names Brewer, Firebar, and Maestro respectively. Based on the Yak-129 prototype first flown on 5 March 1958, it began to enter service in 1960.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 37.9ft (11.5m)
- Length 57.3ft (17.5m)
- Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 18,461lbs (8,374kg)
- Loaded Weight 31,621lbs (14,343kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.132
- Wing Loading 74.4lbs/ft2 (363.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 425.2ft2 (39.5m2)
- Drag Points 6988
Parts
- Number of Parts 86
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 539
