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Yakovlev Yak-9 fighters, 1942 C016 / 8385
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Yakovlev Yak-9 fighters, 1942 C016 / 8385
Yakovlev Yak-9s in formation. The Yak-9 was a single seat, single engined fighter aircraft used by the Soviet Air Force during World War 2. Powered by a Klimov M-105 piston engine of 880kW (1180hp), it could reach 591 km/h (367mph) and was armed with a 12.7mm machine gun and a 20mm cannon. The Yak-9 proved to be an excellent dogfighter at low level and was used as a ground attack aircraft as well as a fighter. The prototype flew in summer 1941 and entered service in October of the same year. It remained in production until 1948 with over 16, 700 aircraft being built, including those ex(ported to nine foreign air forces
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1940s 1941 20th Aeronautics Aeroplane Aircraft Black Century Combat Engine Fighter Flight Flying Force Great Military Monoplane Plane Russia Russian Seat Soviet Twentieth Union World 1944 Dogfight Yakovlev
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This print showcases a formation of Yakovlev Yak-9 fighters, powerful aircraft that played a crucial role during World War II. Developed for the Soviet Air Force, these single seat, single engined fighters were armed with a 12.7mm machine gun and a 20mm cannon, making them formidable in combat. With its Klimov M-105 piston engine generating an impressive 880kW (1180hp), the Yak-9 could reach speeds of up to 591 km/h (367mph). Its versatility was unmatched as it excelled both as a dogfighter at low altitudes and as a ground attack aircraft. The prototype took flight in the summer of 1941 and quickly entered service by October of the same year. Production continued until 1948, resulting in over 16,700 Yak-9s being built. These exceptional planes even found their way into the air forces of nine foreign countries. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we are transported back to an era when these iconic Russian fighters soared through the skies with great patriotic fervor. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and intensity to this snapshot from history's most significant conflict. In this photograph lies not just an airplane but also a symbol of resilience and determination – representing the unwavering spirit that defined aviation during the twentieth century's greatest war.
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