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Yakovlev Corporation Yak-16
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Yakovlev Corporation Yak-16

Twin-piston-engine Soviet airliner, 1947

800 kmRange
21.50 mWingspan
2Units built

Overview

The Yakovlev Yak-16 was a Soviet light transport that first flew in 1947. Prototypes were built in both passenger and military cargo versions, but neither was put into production as the Antonov An-2 was felt to be more versatile.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length15.60 m
Wingspan21.50 m
Height7.60 m

Performance

Range800 km

Crew & capacity

Seats (max.)10

Powerplant

Engine modelShvetsov ASh-21

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Ken Iwelumo / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2

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