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Yak-28PP
Yakovlev · USSR
By 1978, the Yak-28 had been largely phased out of bombing roles, but the "PP" variant remained vital. It was packed with internal ECM (Electronic Countermeasures) equipment to blind NATO radars and escort Soviet strike packages.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,840 km/h |
| Range | 2,500 km |
| Ceiling | 16,750 m |
| Engines | 2x Tumansky R-11 afterburning turbojets |
Armament & Payload
Chaff/Flare dispensers; Internal ECM suites.