The Soviet executioner of Luftwaffe

[johnniewc68]

Hi,

I share with you a collection of photos of the most produced Soviet fighter of all time, including some rare photos of the plane with Allied markings. We're talking about Yakovlev Yak-9, the first Soviet aircraft to shoot down a Me-262. To see a full report and the photos, visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/yakovlev-yak-9.html


Best Regards,

John W. Calvert

[leveymg]

1. Many of your photos show the older and slower Yak 7

German pilots could spot the difference a long way off, the smaller under nose air intake of the Yak 9, and the lack of a bubble canopy.



Like the later Spitfires, the Yak 9 was re-engined and vastly superior in performance. About as fast as any piston aircraft of its day, and more maneuverable than most of its adversaries.

[brush]

2. Looks like a cross between a Spitfire and a P-51 Mustang

What year was the Yak-9 introduced?