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📸 Yak-3 – The Russian Icon on the Tarmac

On the lawn of the aircraft parking area, the Yak-3 presents itself head-on, imposing with its compact silhouette and clean lines. Small but fearsomely effective, this Soviet fighter from World War II embodies concentrated power and military ingenuity. Its sharp nose, robust landing gear, and perfectly contoured canopy tell the story of aerial combat where every detail made the difference.

The sun gently illuminates the fuselage, highlighting the paintwork details and the gleam of the aluminum. To the viewer, the aircraft appears ready to take flight again, even when it lands, recalling the era when it defied the skies with exceptional maneuverability and impressive speed. The frontal view accentuates its aggressive appearance, a symbol of Soviet efficiency and the daring of the pilots who made it legendary.

✈️ Technical specifications — Yakovlev Yak-3

Characteristic	Detail
Manufacturer	Yakovlev (USSR)
Role	Single-seat fighter
First flight	1943
Crew	1
Engine	1 × Klimov VK-105PF-2 V12, 1,300 hp
Span	9.00 m
Length	7.22 m
Height	2.32 m
Unladen mass	2,350 kg
Maximum takeoff weight	2,650 kg
Maximum speed	650 km/h
Cruising speed	540 km/h
Practical ceiling	11,000 m
Range	650 km
Special feature	Light and maneuverable fighter, formidable during the Second World War, often used for historical reenactments and meetings

Technical details

Camera Canon
Model Canon EOS 700D
Focal length F/5.6
Opening speed 1/3200 sec.
ISO sensitivity ISO-800
Focal length 300 mm
Dimensions 5184 pixels × 3456 pixels
Image resolution 72 ppp × 72 ppp

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