LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
REC // INTEL FEED

JakowlewJak-120

Interceptors · Russia
ADD TO COMPARE

JakowlewJak-120

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
40
Service Ceiling
35
Radar & Sensors
10
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
50
Readiness
70
Reliability
60
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerOKB
CategoryInterceptors
Operators8 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
34
Interceptors MASS Rating
66/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
40
Service Ceiling
35
Radar & Sensors
10
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
50
Readiness
70
Reliability
60
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Jakowlew Jak-120
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1947
  • Service Entry Year1948
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleInterceptor
  • Generation1st
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypePiston
  • Engine ModelKlimov VK-107A
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)26.5
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)37.3
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.45
  • AfterburnerNo
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel780 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed1,050 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.86 Mach
  • Cruise Speed850 km/h
  • Stall Speed150 km/h
  • Service Ceiling14,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,200 km
  • Combat Radius900 km
  • Rate of Climb50 m/s
  • G-Limit8
  • Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length8.9 m
  • Wingspan9.2 m
  • Height3.1 m
  • Wing Area16.5
  • Empty Weight2,950 kg
  • Loaded Weight3,950 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight4,100 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built480
  • Operators12
  • Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1954
  • Production Start1947
  • Production End1949
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Interceptors entry →