Series of Soviet Yak-5 and Yak-7 Fighters in World War II: Weapons and Air Forces of the World

Series of Soviet Yak-5 and Yak-7 Fighters in World War II
Weapons and Air Forces of the World

In this book we will talk about the fighter aircraft of the Yak series, which were produced in the USSR before the war. Here we will consider in detail the later versions of the Yak-5 and Yak-7 series.

In the Second World War, which is not without reason called the war of engines, aircraft, as well as tanks, were among the decisive types of military equipment. Therefore, in all the belligerent states, the development of aircraft construction and aircraft production was given great importance.

Aircraft in the course of the war quickly improved, their classification became more complicated, and the tactical and technical indicators increased sharply. In production, newer and newer types of aircraft came in, having more powerful engines, increased speed and range of flights and a higher ceiling. The aircraft were equipped with new radar and other sophisticated equipment; the aircraft were also equipped more powerful artillery weapons.

Content:
Aircraft industry of the USSR before the World War II
Brief History of the Yakovlev Design Bureau
Fighter Yak-5 (I-28)
Fighter Yak-7
Combat use of the Yak-7 and Yak-9
Yak-7A fighter
Yak-7B fighter
Yak-7V training fighter
Yak-7GK interceptor fighter
Yak-7D fighter

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Combat use of the Yak-7 and Yak-9