Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?

[Downtown]

So, where is 1.03? When will it be out, I know they don't pack a lot of heat, but I used to slap spits around pretty good with the YaKs in WB.

The Veltro is growing on me, but would like to give that Yak a turn.

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[Ripsnort]

Hmmm, a "when"...anyone want to tell DT when?    

BTW, when you were 'slapping' spits around in WB's did you use Yak9 or 3?  I never did have much success with the 9, but the 3 did real well against Spits.  BTW, its  the 9 being modeled here in AH.

I just pray its not Friday, I won't be in town!

<S> Downtown!


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[Vermillion]

Actually Rip, we're getting the Yak-9U, not the Yak-9   Big difference.

The original Yak-9 is a midwar aircraft, which as you stated, is quite inferior to the Yak-3 in WB's.

The Yak-9U is a much improved version, with a more powerful engine. In fact, it should be at least the equal to, and in many cases superior to the Yak-3.

Downtown, I feel your pain...  I want to fly this bird so bad that it almost hurts.



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[Ripsnort]

 

Originally posted by Vermillion:

The Yak-9U is a much improved version, with a more powerful engine. In fact, it should be at least the equal to, and in many cases superior to the Yak-3.

I don't know squat about the 9U, however, this statement above surprizes me, will it really turn as good as a Yak-3?  Hope y'all aren't too disappointed when it comes out...

[Soulyss]

two weeks?  

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[Naso]

Downtown,

so.. it's you...  

I've left five min. my veltro in hangar with keys in ignition, and it was stolen !!!  

Call the police !!! call the police!!!

I've got the thief!!  

<S> Downtown !!!  

p.s. As you can see in my photo, i've started to sleep on my fighter's wing, to protect it  

Naso
4° Stormo Caccia Terrestri
 

[Vermillion]

Rip, here are the stats on the Yak-3 and Yak-9U.  Make your own judgement    

Note: Edited about 4 times, trying to get the spacing correct, for a side by side comparison, but no luck. Wish we had a mono spaced font  

---Yak3---
Engine Model:  VK-105PF-2  
Engine Power (hp):  1,240
Wing Area (sq.ft):  159.8
Empty Weight(lbs):  4,691
Gross Weight(lbs):  5,945
Speed at SL (mph):  351
Speed at Altitude:  398  (at 15k)
Climb to 5k meters:  4.1 mins
Ceiling:  35,500 ft
Turn Time 360deg(secs):  19
Operational Range:  528 miles

---Yak9U---
Engine Model:  VK-107A  
Engine Power (hp):  1,500
Wing Area (sq.ft):  184.6
Empty Weight(lbs):  5,460
Gross Weight(lbs):  6,944
Speed at SL (mph):  373
Speed at Altitude:  434 (at 18k)
Climb to 5k meters:  4.1 mins
Ceiling:  35,500 ft
Turn Time 360deg(secs):  18.5
Operational Range:  549 miles

The Yak-9U is a bigger heavier plane, but it also has more engine power and more wing area.

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[leonid]

Ya, Rip, the Yak-9U will shred.

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[Citabria]

yak9u is better than the yak3

the ultimate yak was the yak3(107)  but it was to late to see action in ww2.

[-ammo-]

How bout armament? 1 or 2 cowl mount MG's?


 

[HaHa]

Yah better not be Friday.. I have an interview that I have to fly to.. anyone live near Portland, Oregon   ?

[AKDejaVu]

Near Portland or IN Portland?

Interview there.. must be Intel.

AKDejaVu (yes I use my real e-mail addy)
dstaines@concentric.net
david.staines@intel.com

[Sorrow[S=A]]

2 cowl 12.7 ShKAS and one ShVAK through the spinner. With other cannon available for anti armor roles. like 23mm and higher.
  I think there might have been a tri B-10 version firing 20mm ShVAK but I can't remember.
  In all ammunition is quite low. 150rds for MG and 120 for 20mm I believe was standard.

[HaHa]

Yep, you're right that's where my interview is at. Are you located in the Portland area yourself ? I'm really looking forward to coming out, I heard Oregon is a really nice place.

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[AKDejaVu]

I'm living in Portland and working at Intel.  Drop me a message if you have any questions.

AKDejaVu