Yakolev

1996-10-23T00:00:00

YAKOVLEV HAS BEEN forced to modify the winglet design of the Yak-130, the contender for the air force trainer requirement. Flight-tests revealed that the winglets were deforming in flight. Yakovlev has since flown the aircraft with the winglets removed. The Yak-130 is effectively the company's last stake in military aircraft ...

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