Yakovlev Yak-40
The Yakovlev Yak-40 (NATO reporting name: Codling) is a small, three-engined regional transport aircraft.
Built to replace the Lisunov Li-2 (a DC-3 variant) and the Ilyushin Il-14, its main design feature was ease of operation outside major airport service areas. It was equipped with a built-in airstair and capable of STOL operations.
Since the demise of the old Aeroflot, many have been converted from passenger service layout to more luxurious corporate layouts and are in use as corporate and private aircraft.
Most of the Yak-40s in active service fly in the former Soviet Union. Some are flying in Europe, but are rare because of noise restrictions.
Its nickname is "flying whistle"', for the distinct engine sound it makes. Another one is "истребитель керосина" ("kerosene destroyer") for low fuel efficiency: Yak-40 operating airfields are well known for leaving black fins of the runway.
Variants
- Yak-40 - The first production model.
- Yak-40EC - Export version.
- Yak-40M - Proposed 40-seat passenger version.
- Yak-40TL - Proposed American version, to be powered by three Lycoming LF 507 turbofan engines.
- Yak-40V - Export version powered by three AI-25T turbofan engines.
Operators
Civilian
- Aerirren, Air Calypso, Air Settanta, Aeroflot, Bakhtar Afghan, Balkan Bulgarian, CAS, Challenge AERO, Cubana, Egyptair, General Air, Lloyd Aero Boliviano, Slovair, Templewood Aviation, Vietnam Airlines,Interisland Airlines.
Military
- Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Laos, Poland, Syria, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zambia
Specifications (Yak-40)
General characteristics
- Crew: 3
- Capacity: up to 32 passengers
Performance
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