Details of all-metal aircraft with low unswept wings and T-form tail unit, which is intended for regular operation on short grass runways in Soviet Union, including fifth class aerodromes which are widespread in Aeroflot's network; aircraft is equipped with economical AI-25 bypass engine and incorporates twin-spool layout with dual-flow axial compressors and three-stage turbine; Yak-40 has self-retracting stairway under tail section; other details and features including specification data.
Yak-40
Flight
Flight International ; 91 , n 3035
1967
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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