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How Yakovlev built the aircraft families that define its reputation

Yakovlev, founded in 1934, is represented here by 2 passenger and business aircraft families spanning short-haul Soviet passenger jets.

Explore 2 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows Yakovlev's airliner, regional jet programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

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Yakovlev Yak-42 family

The Soviet trijet intended to replace earlier short-haul types with better field performance and more modern systems.

First flight

1975

Seating

96 to 120

Forum pulse

Retirements Preservation / museum Routes

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Range band

1,350 nm

Notable operators

Aeroflot · Saratov Airlines · KrasAir

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Yakovlev Yak-40 family

The rugged three-engine regional jet designed to bring jet service to lightly equipped local airports.

First flight

1966

Seating

27 to 32

Forum pulse

Retirements Operators Routes Regional flying

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Range band

970 nm

Notable operators

Aeroflot · CSA · LOT · regional and government operators

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