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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Downtown on May 30, 2000, 11:31:00 AM
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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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 30, 2000, 11:43:00 AM
Hmmm, a "when"...anyone want to tell DT when?  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

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!

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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Vermillion on May 30, 2000, 11:52:00 AM
Actually Rip, we're getting the Yak-9U, not the Yak-9  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif) 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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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Ripsnort on May 30, 2000, 12:05:00 PM
 
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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...

Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Soulyss on May 30, 2000, 12:50:00 PM
two weeks?   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Naso on May 30, 2000, 01:02:00 PM
Downtown,

so.. it's you...  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/mad.gif)

I've left five min. my veltro in hangar with keys in ignition, and it was stolen !!!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/eek.gif)

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

I've got the thief!!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)

<S> Downtown !!!  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

p.s. As you can see in my photo, i've started to sleep on my fighter's wing, to protect it  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)

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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Vermillion on May 30, 2000, 02:48:00 PM
Rip, here are the stats on the Yak-3 and Yak-9U.  Make your own judgement    (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

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  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)

---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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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: leonid on May 30, 2000, 03:53:00 PM
Ya, Rip, the Yak-9U will shred.

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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Citabria on May 30, 2000, 03:56:00 PM
yak9u is better than the yak3

the ultimate yak was the yak3(107)  but it was to late to see action in ww2.
Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: -ammo- on May 30, 2000, 04:14:00 PM
How bout armament? 1 or 2 cowl mount MG's?


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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: HaHa on May 30, 2000, 04:21:00 PM
Yah better not be Friday.. I have an interview that I have to fly to.. anyone live near Portland, Oregon  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) ?
Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: AKDejaVu on May 30, 2000, 04:26:00 PM
Near Portland or IN Portland?

Interview there.. must be Intel.

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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: Sorrow[S=A] on May 30, 2000, 08:40:00 PM
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.
Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: HaHa on May 30, 2000, 09:32:00 PM
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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Title: Anyone know when I can fly the Yak?
Post by: AKDejaVu on May 31, 2000, 04:37:00 PM
I'm living in Portland and working at Intel.  Drop me a message if you have any questions.

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