Yakovlev Yak-40
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The Yakovlev Yak-40 (Russian: Яковлев Як-40; NATO reporting name: Codling) is a regional jet designed by Yakovlev. The trijet's maiden flight was in 1966, and it was in production from 1967 to 1981. Introduced in September 1968, the Yak-40 has been exported since 1970.
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Yak-40 | |
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A Yak-40 on final approach | |
Role | Regional jet/ VIP transport |
National origin | Soviet Union |
Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
First flight | October 21, 1966 |
Introduction | September 1968 (Aeroflot) |
Status | In limited service |
Primary users | Motor Sich Airlines[1] Vologda Aviation Enterprise[2] Aeroflot (former) |
Produced | 1967–1981 |
Number built | 1,011 (according to some sources, 1,013)[which?] |
Developed into | Yakovlev Yak-42 |
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