Yakovlev Yak-3

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Rare Yakovlev Yak-3 warbird replica in Ukrainian air force-style colors with civil registration F-AZIM.

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Aircraft

Yak-3 YAK3

Replica with Ukrainian Air Force-inspired livery

F-AZIM

Registration

Manufacturer

Yakovlev

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Aircraft is sharp and fills the frame, though the cloudy sky flattens colors and bag beneath wing distracts slightly.

Location

Signature Hangar Gate 5

London Luton Airport · LTN/EGGW

51.8782, -0.3823

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London Luton Airport LTN

Airport

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Aviation History

One of the legendary Soviet WWII fighters, renowned for its agility and performance against Luftwaffe aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare; only a handful of original Yak-3s and airworthy replicas exist worldwide.

Record Flights

No notable record flights, but used extensively on Eastern Front in WWII.

Safety & Events

No specific notable events for this registration, Yak-3 overall notable for success in WWII.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain as an airworthy warbird in private or museum collection.

Specifications

Klimov VK-105PF or Allison V-1710 (Replica variant possible)

Engine

9.2 meters

Wingspan

8.5 meters

Length

650 km

Range

485 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

2680 kg

MTOW

2.4 meters

Height

Not Applicable (piston engine, approx. 970 hp for original VK-105PF)

Thrust

Approx. 95-100 dB (no ICAO standard, vintage WWII fighter)

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