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Yak-130M
In the sources: Як-130М
Fighter-interceptor · PJSC Yakovlev. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Platform — air | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Subclass | Fighter-interceptor | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Function | Defense | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Role | Interceptor | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Environment | Air — high altitude (>1000 m) | ×1 | @uav_tech |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Aviation Plant | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Rosoboronexport | ×1 | @wargonzo |
| Yakovlev | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| UAC | ×2 | @militaryrussiaru, @wingsofwar |
| Rostec | ×1 | @barantchik |
| PJSC Yakovlev | ×3 | @AviaComments, @militaryrussiaru, @RussianArms |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| base_platform | Yak-130 (production combat trainer) | ×3 | @barantchik, @militaryrussiaru, @wingsofwar |
| role | upgraded combat trainer, effectively turned into a light multirole fighter | ×3 | @wargonzo, @militaryrussiaru, @wingsofwar |
| delivery_start | 2028 | ×2 | @AviaComments, @militaryrussiaru |
| Speed | capable of flying at very low speed | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Payload / warhead | 4 underwing gun pods | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Cost | flight hour incomparably cheaper than a heavy fighter sortie | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| avionics | new onboard radar, expanded range of guided air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| capability | employment of guided and unguided air weapons day and night in all weather conditions | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| capability | effective detection and engagement of low-speed targets in all conditions, including at night | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| detection_range | 18–25 km (small composite drones) | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| first_flight_prototype_3 complete | completed successfully | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| first_flight_prototype_3 | all systems performed nominally | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| first_flight_third_prototype | the third prototype made its first flight | ×1 | @AviaComments |
| operator | Russian Aerospace Forces and air forces of several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| operators | Russian Aerospace Forces and air forces of several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| planned_delivery | 2028 | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| quantity | 18 units | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| role | deeply upgraded combat trainer platform, light multirole fighter / interceptor | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| role | combat trainer aircraft / light attack aircraft | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| status | the first production aircraft will enter service toward the end of 2028 | ×1 | @barantchik |
| status | flight testing, third prototype | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| target_type | low-speed targets, including enemy attack UAVs | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| weapons | guided bombs, Kh-38, R-73/R-74, S-8L rockets | ×1 | @RussianArms |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| launcher | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| SOLT-130K | ×3 | @uav_tech, @RussianArms, @wingsofwar |
| BRLS-130R | ×2 | @RussianArms, @wingsofwar |
| AI-222-25 | ×2 | @militaryrussiaru, @wingsofwar |
| active electronically scanned array radar | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| R-73 | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| R-74 | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| S-8L | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| KSS-130 | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| Prezident-S130 | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| Yak-130M radar | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Podded thermal imager | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Four-tube launchers | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Radar (Yak-130M) | ×1 | @barantchik |
| Podded thermal imaging module (Yak-130M) | ×1 | @barantchik |
| Four-tube launchers (Yak-130M) | ×1 | @barantchik |
| Yak-130M onboard radar | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| thermal imaging (IR) camera | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
| Automated engine control system | ×1 | @wingsofwar |
Maturity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | TRL 6 | ×1 | @uav_tech |
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