Oxford - Yakovlev Yak-3, sovětské letectvo, 150th Guards Reg., Anton Dmitrievich Yakimenko, 1945, 1/72

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Metal ready-made model of the Soviet fighter aircraft Yakovlev Yak-3.

Metal ready-made model with small plastic parts in 1:72 scale. Includes plastic stand.

Classification: Soviet Air Force, 150th Guards Reg., Anton Dmitrievich Yakimenko, 1945

Dimensions: length 11.8 cm, wingspan 12.7 cm

The model aircraft is from the Oxford series. It is characterized primarily by its excellent price/quality ratio. The model comes on a stand - it is possible to display it flying on the stand or to place it directly on the landing gear.

Yakovlev Yak-3
The Yakovlev Yak-3 was a Soviet fighter aircraft used during World War II. It first took off in 1943 and was considered one of the best fighter aircraft of its time. The Yak-3 was powered by a Klimov VK-105PF engine, which delivered 1,300 horsepower and allowed the aircraft to reach a maximum speed of 655 km/h. The aircraft was armed with two 20mm cannons and two 12.7mm machine guns. The Yak-3 was developed as a replacement for the previous Yak-1 and Yak-7 versions and was designed to have greater speed, agility, and maneuverability. It was also very light and had excellent climb performance, which allowed it to operate effectively at high altitudes. The Yak-3 was used both to intercept enemy aircraft and to support ground forces. It was very popular among pilots due to its high maneuverability and speed. A total of over 4,800 units of this aircraft were produced. Today, the Yak-3 is still popular among aviation enthusiasts, and several aircraft are still in operation around the world.