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Yak-130M

Light combat aircraftFielded 2024Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Yak-130M
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System
TypeLight combat aircraft
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerIrkut Corporation Sokol Aircraft PlantMed[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length11.49 m38 ftMed[1]
Height4.64 m15 ftMed[1]
Wingspan9.85 m32 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight10,290 kg22,686 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 × Ivchenko-Progress AI-222-25 turbofan enginesMed[1]
Thrust / power2,500 kgf each engineMed[1]
Range1,610 km1,000 mi · 869 nmi1,610 kilometers, which can be extended to 2,265 kilometers with external fuel tanks.Med[1]
Speed950 km/h590 mph · 513 ktMed[1]
Service ceiling12,500 m41,011 ftMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints9 eaMed[1]
ArmamentThe Yak-130M serves not only as a training aircraft but is also capable of conducting light attack and reconnaissance missions. It can carry a wide range of weapons, including air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, bombs, and gun pods, with a maximum payload…Med[1]
Summary

The Yak-130M Russian Light Combat Aircraft was developed to expand its combat capabilities and enhance its competitiveness in the international market. The primary focus of this modernization is to address the needs of foreign partners seeking an alternative to heavier and more expensive aircraft.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. Yak-130M Russian Light Combat Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)