야크 -18

야코블레프 야크 -18

국가소련
형식훈련 항공기
소개1946
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Tthe 야코블레프 야크 -18 (러시아어: Яковлев Як-18; NATO 보고명 Max)는 소련의 탠덤 2인승 군용 1차 훈련기였습니다. 원래는 119kW(160hp) Shvetsov M-11FR-1 레이디얼 피스톤 엔진 1개로 구동되었으며 1946년에 취역했습니다. 또한 중국에서 난창 CJ-5로 생산됩니다.

소스: 야코블레프 야크 -18 ― 위키 백과

야코블레프 야크 -18 산책
사진 작가블라디미르 야쿠보프
로컬라이제이션퍼시픽 코스트 드림 머신
사진97
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야코블레프 야크 -18 산책
사진 작가블라디미르 야쿠보프
로컬라이제이션명예의 비행기 박물관, 치노
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난창 CJ-5 산책
사진 작가블라디미르 야쿠보프
로컬라이제이션살리나스 에어쇼
사진54

참고 항목:

World War II: The Definitive Visual History from Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb(DK Definitive Visual Histories) - 아마존 지도별 제2차 세계 대전 지도(DK History Map by Map) - 아마존


The Gateway to the Red Air Force

Tthe 야코블레프 야크 -18 was the primary basic trainer for the Soviet Air Force and civilian DOSAAF flying clubs for decades. Introduced in 1946 to replace the legendary but aging Po-2 biplane, it was designed to be rugged, forgiving, and easy to maintain. While it looked like a simple trainer, it was the aircraft that shaped the skills of nearly every Soviet pilot of the early Cold War—including Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

Attribute Technical Specification (Yak-18 Early Variant)
역할 Primary Trainer / Liaison
승무원 2 (Student and Instructor in tandem)
First Flight 1946
동력 장치 1 × Shvetsov M-11FR 5-cylinder radial
Horsepower 160 hp (119 kW)
최대 속도 154 mph (248 km/h)
Service Ceiling 13,120 feet (4,000 m)
Construction Metal frame with fabric and metal skin

Design Evolution: From Taildragger to Tricycle

  • The M-11 “Helmeted” Engine: The original Yak-18 used the classic Shvetsov M-11 radial engine. It was easily recognizable by the individual “helmet” fairings over each cylinder head, designed to provide cooling while reducing drag.
  • The Yak-18A Upgrade: As Soviet jet fighters moved to tricycle landing gear (nose-wheel), the Yak-18 was redesigned as the **Yak-18A**. It featured a much more powerful engine and a nose-wheel configuration to better prepare students for modern jets.
  • Pneumatic Systems: In a distinctively Soviet design choice, the Yak-18 used compressed air (pneumatics) rather than hydraulics to operate its landing gear, flaps, and brakes. This made it reliable in extreme Siberian winters where hydraulic fluid might freeze or leak. [Image diagram of the Yak-18 pneumatic system layout for landing gear and flaps]
  • Mixed Construction: To save weight and strategic materials, the rear fuselage and wings were fabric-covered over a metal frame, while the forward fuselage was metal-skinned for durability near the engine.

A Global Legacy and “Night Witch” Roots

  • Gagarin’s First Wing: Yuri Gagarin learned to fly in a Yak-18 at the Saratov Aero Club. He famously returned to visit his old flight instructor after his historic spaceflight, crediting the Yak-18’s honest handling for his foundational skills.
  • Combat in Korea: Although a trainer, the North Korean Air Force used Yak-18s (alongside Po-2s) for “Bedcheck Charlie” night raids. Flying low and slow at night, they were nearly impossible for US jet interceptors to track on radar or shoot down.
  • The Chinese CJ-6: The Yak-18 was licensed to China, where it evolved into the 난창 CJ-6. While heavily modified with an all-metal flush-riveted skin and a different wing profile, its DNA remains rooted in the Yakovlev design.
  • Acrobatic Pedigree: The success of the Yak-18 led directly to the Yak-18P 그리고 Yak-18PM, world-championship-winning single-seat aerobatic aircraft that dominated international competitions in the 1960s.

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