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Jakowlew I-28
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JakowlewI-28

Air Superiority Fighters · Russia · 1939
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JakowlewI-28

Jakowlew I-28
Jakowlew I-28 Photo: Zala · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
30
Agility
50
Speed
45
Radar & Avionics
10
Range
35
Stealth
0
Survivability
40
Reliability
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Russia
ManufacturerYakovlev
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1939
Operators12 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
30
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
107/143
World War II
470/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
30
Agility
50
Speed
45
Radar & Avionics
10
Range
35
Stealth
0
Survivability
40
Reliability
25
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Jakowlew I-28
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1939
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · WORLD WAR II
107
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1939
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleair superiority fighter
  • Generationpre‑World War II (early 4th‑generation)
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed720 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.95 Mach
  • Cruise Speed560 km/h
  • Stall Speed150 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,000 m
  • Ferry Range1,500 km
  • Combat Radius400 km
  • Rate of Climb18 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length9.5 m
  • Wingspan10.2 m
  • Height3.2 m
  • Wing Area22.5
  • Empty Weight3,400 kg
  • Loaded Weight4,600 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight4,700 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1
  • Operators0
  • Variants0
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1939
  • Production End1939
  • Operational Statusprototype only, never entered service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1948Entered service
87
years in service
0
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
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