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The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a Russian subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer/light attack aircraft that first flew on 26 April 1996.
[edit] HistoryThe Yak-130 was designed in response to a 1990 Soviet government issued requirement for 200 new advanced pilot trainer aircraft to replace the L-29 and L-39 in both VVS and A-VMF service, with a carrier-based version demanded by the latter service. Five OKBs responded to the request with designs. Yakovlev OKB's offering was a particularly advanced (though subsonic) trainer designated UTK-Yak. Though unknown at the time, it was later announced that the whole program was in partnership with Aermacchi of Italy, a country that had also recognized the obsolesce of its own jet trainers. The Aermacchi version would become the M-346. [edit] DevelopmentSecretly paired with Aermacchi of Italy, a partnership occurring at the same time as Yakovlev's pairing with Lockheed-Martin in development of the Yak-141 VTOL fighter, Yakovlev chose to pursue a high-subsonic trainer aircraft with programmable longitudinal stability, from positive to slightly negative. Early drawings suggested an aircraft similar to the Dassault Rafale, with engine inlets below the cockpit. In 1993-1994 this was changed, with the inlets moved to the sides of the fuselage. MiG-29 style auxiliary inlets were added along the top of each duct, and spring loaded doors along the upper surface of the wing. In the rear the engine nozzles were submerged into the sharply tapered rear fuselage. The twin engines are mounted under extended wing roots, which reach as far forward as the windscreen. Originally the AI-25 engine was selected, but this was later changed to the Klimov-modified RD-35M rated at 2,200 kg (4,850lbs) thrust each. The airframe is part metal, but with extensive use of composites, giving it a projected lifespan of 15,000 hours and 25,000 landings. The wing has tall winglets. Its delta shape has a 31 degree taper on the leading edge. All flight control surfaces are fully powered. Internal fuel capacity is 2,060 litres (454 gallons), with an optional 700 litre (154 gallon) conforming belly tank. The undercarriage uses Yakovlev's trademark low-pressure tires for operations from unpaved runways. The steerable nosewheel retracts backward, while the main units retract into the engine duct fairings. The large canopies are sideways hinged, and there is a large, curved forward windscreen. The cockpit is pressurized, and both positions have two (in export versions three) multi-function displays, along with a heads-up display (HUD) for navigation and weapons aiming. Both seats are equipped with Zvezda K-36 zero/zero altitude ejection seats. A wide range of weapons can be carried on the aircraft's seven external pylons, including guided missiles and gun pods. The First Yak-130 has already entered service in late July 2009[citation needed] and, will be showcased at MAKS-2009 airshow on August 18 - 23 near Moscow. [edit] TestingThe unflown first prototype was first exhibited on 30 November 1994. It was then that the announcement was made by Yakovlev that the whole program was partnered with Aermacchi of Italy. This aircraft was again exhibited at the Paris airshow in June 1995. It finally flew on 25 April 1996 at Zhukovskii. Shortly after the first flight the partnership of Aermacchi and Yakovlev ended when neither side was able to reach an agreement on the final design requirements. Yakovlev continued development of the original Yak-130 design, while Aermacchi developed a slightly revised version designated the M-346, using all western components, and a slightly higher speed but with reduced range. The M-346 has been ordered by the Italian Air Force and United Arab Emerates, and has been marketed to numerous other European and Middle Eastern nations, while the Yak-130 will be operated by Russian forces and their partners outside of NATO. In 1998 the Russian government announced that the Yak-130 had won the competition, and a production order for 200 aircraft was placed. The first series production aircraft first flew on 30 April 2004, after protracted development hindered by a lack of funds. [edit] CharacteristicsThe Yak-130 is able to provide quality training for student pilots, enabling them to learn in a short time how to fly on any 4, 4.5 or 5th generation fighters, including the Su-30, MiG-29, MIG-35, SU-35, Mirage 2000, kfir C.10, Eurofighter, JAS 39 Gripen, F-15, F-16, F-22 and F-35. It can perform maneuvers typical of these aircraft since it possesses 4.5 generation characteristics such as fly-by-wire flight control system with redundancy factor of four for increased flight safety and superior combat control. Combat training suite on the Yak-130 includes simulated and real firing systems with air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, bomb dropping, gun firing and on-board self-protection systems. The instructor can set and control "target behavior" from its seat in the aircraft. It has an automated on-board diagnostics and control system which makes the aircraft easy to operate and maintain. It has an improved airframe with a design lifetime of 10,000 flight hours and 20,000 flight cycles during a calendar lifetime of 30 years and can operate from unpaved airfields. [edit] CockpitThe Yak-130 is the first Russian aircraft to have all digital avionics. The Yak-130 has an air-conditioned and pressurised two-seat all-glass tandem cockpit. [edit] EnginesThe Yak-130 has two Slovakian Povazske Strojarne DV-2SM turbofan engines, eack giving out 2,200kg of thrust. The export version can be fitted with the DV-2SM engine if chosen by the buyer. [edit] Variants
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Armament Nine hard points for a mixed load of all types of Russian and western air to air (short to medium[citation needed] range) and air to ground dumb and smart bombs. [8] [edit] See alsoRelated development Comparable aircraft [edit] References
The initial version of this article was based on material from aviation.ru. It has been released under the GFDL by the copyright holder. [edit] External links
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