description Yakovlev Yak-30 Overview
The Yakovlev Yak-30 (1960) was a Soviet two-seat jet trainer prototype developed for a competition to supply a standard trainer for Warsaw Pact air forces. It first flew in 1960 and was evaluated against the Czechoslovak Aero L-29 Delfín and Polish TS-11 Iskra. The L-29 was selected in 1961, so the Yak-30 remained an experimental aircraft rather than entering serial service; its designation is separate from an earlier Yak-30 fighter prototype.
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What was the Yakovlev Yak-30 designed for?
The Yak-30 was a Soviet two-seat jet trainer prototype. It was developed in 1960 for a competition to supply a standard trainer for Warsaw Pact air forces.
Who competed against the Yak-30?
The Yak-30 was evaluated against the Czechoslovak Aero L-29 Delfín and the Polish TS-11 Iskra. The Aero L-29 was selected for the Warsaw Pact trainer role.
When did the Yak-30 first fly?
The Yak-30 first flew in 1960. It remained a prototype rather than entering large-scale service as the standard Warsaw Pact trainer.
How many crew members did the Yak-30 carry?
The Yak-30 was designed for two people, typically a student and an instructor. That two-seat arrangement suited its role as an advanced jet trainer.
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