The Yakovlev Yak-9 (Russian: Яковлев Як-9; NATO reporting name: Frank) [2] is a single- engine, single-seat multipurpose fighter aircraft used by the Soviet Union and its allies during World War II and the early Cold War.

Introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm", the Yak-9B is the only Yak fighter aircraft with an internal bomb bay. Players can experience the Yak-9B's unique design of being able to ground strike as well as compete for aerial supremacy against adversaries.

The Yak-9B was another limited production version, this time a light bomber variant with internal stowage for up to four 220-pound bombs in a bay behind the pilot. The Yak-9D, introduced in the summer of 1943, was a longer-range escort fighter version carrying additional fuel in two outer wing panel tanks and an optional tank under the cockpit.

Most important Russian single-seat fighter of the Second World War, Yakovlev Yak-9. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Sticking tailwheel doors were by no means peculiar to the Yak-9D, which with 143 Imp gal of fuel was used as an escort fighter for USAAF heavy bombers shuttling to Russia.

Jul 9, 2018 · Yak-9B (Yak-9L) is a fighter-bomber with a bomb bay behind the cockpit. In 1944, 109 aircraft were manufactured. Yak-9V is an export training fighter based on the Yak-9T with a double cabin.

The Yakovlev Yak-9 was a multipurpose fighter aircraft in service with the Soviet Union during the Second World War and onward. Introduced in 1942, it was fitted with a single seat and powered by a single-piston engine. The Yak-9 was developed from the Yak-7B and was produced from September 1942 until December 1948.

Aug 18, 2019 · Yak-9B - High-Speed Fighter-Bomber Variant; featured capability to carry an internal and external combined bomb load of up to 1,323lbs.

May 19, 2019 · One engine mounted 20 mm ShVAK cannon with 120 rounds and one 12.7 mm UB machine gun with 220 rounds.

Yak-9B -- Using an internal bay behind the cockpit, this bomber version could carry four 220 lb. bombs or containers with light anti-personnel armament. Yak-9R -- A special photo-reconnaissance variant fitted with specialized camera gear.

Yak-9B -- Using an internal bay behind the cockpit, this bomber version could carry four 220 lb. bombs or containers with light anti-personnel armament. Yak-9R -- A special photo-reconnaissance variant fitted with specialized camera gear.