I'm so flying that Yak!!!!

[B4Buster]

This should be a pretty cool update!

[aztec]

 

[Rich46yo]

Thats like AWESOME!!!!!!

[Zacherof]

from everything i've been able to find, if the version being introduced isn't the -vk107a or something like that from early 1945, the speed should start dropping off between 12-13,000 feet. it should be more maneuverable than any of the 109 g or k models, as well as the 190s.

wait, Karnak...are you sure the vk107a didn't go into production until after the war? the yak pages says about 2-300 were produced by the end of the war.

Some more targets for my butcher bird

On a serious note. How does the 3 accelerat compared to the 9U, D9, and spits?

[Squire]

The Yak-3 is @800 lbs lighter than the Yak-9 series (loaded weights). It's engine is not as powerfull as the Yak-9U but more so than the Yak-9T. So it will be a very nimble and reasonably fast (400 mph+) fighter with a very low wing loading. It's not known for being one or Russias best WW2 fighters for nothing. Looking forward to it.

Glad they are adding the Yak-7 too.  

[Tank-Ace]

The Yak-3 was used as a tactical fighter, intended for combat at low altitudes.  At the altitudes most fights occur in game, the Yak-3 will be more than a match for the Bf 109K-4 or any of the Bf 109 variants.  So much so that the Luftwaffe issued orders to its units on the Eastern Front not to engage in combat below 5,000 meters with the Yak-3.

ack-ack

IDK, perhaps it's the times I'm typically logging in for, but 10K seems to be about minimum alt, unless you really want to be fighting from a disadvantage.

I almost never used to go above 10K, but now it seems routine. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the K4 have  a slight advantage from about 10K and up?

[FTJR]

Out of curiosity isnt that altimeter showing feet?  I would've expected it to be Metric.

[Karnak]

Out of curiosity isnt that altimeter showing feet?  I would've expected it to be Metric.

All gauges in AH are in feet and MPH for consistency purposes.

[Lusche]

Out of curiosity isnt that altimeter showing feet?  I would've expected it to be Metric.

Has any plane in AH ever shown altitude in metric units?

[FTJR]

Has any plane in AH ever shown altitude in metric units?

yeah what I meant was it isn't a metric altimeter like the ki84.

Hey I just got up, maybe I should just go back to bed. Sounds like a plan

[HighTone]

The new Yaks look great HTC. Thanks 

[Triton28]

Gixer.   Paging Gixer to general forums please.   There's a relevant game topic that interests you that doesn't necessitate a fuss.   Gixer to general forums please.

 

[Volron]

So you're saying that when you're flying the new yak, you'd like to spend your time looking down at your big cocker?   

 

Gixer.   Paging Gixer to general forums please.   There's a relevant game topic that interests you that doesn't necessitate a fuss.   Gixer to general forums please.

 

BAM!!!

[SmokinLoon]

I highly suggest people start to fly the Yak-9U to get a feel for what the -3 is going to be like.  The -3 isn't going to be that much different. It is still going to carry 120 rounds of 20mm and 250 rds of .50 cal.  Not a lot of firepower at all.  As it is, the Yak-9U can hold its own vs a P51 in every way except ord and firepower.  The Yak-9U can do anything any of the Spitfires can performance.  Most people don't even know the -9U is a 400 mph plane at 15k.  I think people are getting too caught up in the vs 109K-4 comparison when for the MA it should be more compared to the P51 because it behaves far more like a P51 than a 109.

I'm not at all giddy over the -3 being added, however I am happy to see the Yak be remodeled.    I wonder if HTC is going to retire the 9T and 9U?  

[Brooke]

Arlo, awesome graphical list!  <S>

Please can you add the LaGG-3?