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1K3 · « **on:** June 15, 2005, 10:31:33 PM »

I heard the yak-3s were excelent interceptors/fighters at low-mid altitude range...

But what's the deck speed?

Despair · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2005, 04:25:11 AM »

Yak-3 with engine ÂÊ-105ÏÔ2 (VK-105PF2).
Engine Power- 1240 h/p
Weight: 2650kg
Practical ceiling: 10,400m
Max deck speed: 567 km/hour
Max speed at 4300 m - 646 km/h
Armament: same as Yak-9U
Service period april 1944 - end of war
Number produced: 4797

link in Russian

another 1

Tilt · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2005, 04:58:27 AM »

Its always argued here (but what do we know) that the Yak 3 would be so similar to the Yak 9U as to become a duplicate.

Actually (IMO) the Yak 3 would out perform the Yak9U in much the same way as one may use a SpitV over a SpitIX.

The 9U seems to have the edge above 8k ('ish) in all respects.

The 9U is more robust.

The 3 is lighter (quite significantly) and more manouverable where it can use its power (low alt).

The Yak3, La7 (2 x Shvak) and the Yak 9U were the three top line VVS fighter/interceptor ac of 1944. they were introduced to front line units in that order above with La7 (3 xb20) being added belatedly in 45.

Krusty · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2005, 03:19:46 PM »

We already have 2 uber '44 rides for the VVS. We need early and mid-war rides to balance things, NOT more uber late-war rides, that are 99% identical to a plane we already have.

My $0.03 (for inflation)