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Yak-25
Photo: Brian W. McMullin · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Yak-25

Interceptors · Russia · 1947
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Yak-25

⚙ Yak-19 variant
Yak-25
Yak-25 Photo: Brian W. McMullin · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
25
Service Ceiling
35
Radar & Sensors
10
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
40
Readiness
50
Reliability
45
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Russia
ManufacturerYakovlev
CategoryInterceptors
EraEarly Cold War
In service1947–1948
Operators5 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
27
Interceptors MASS Rating
23/23
Early Cold War
77/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
30
Rate of Climb
25
Service Ceiling
35
Radar & Sensors
10
Long-Range Missiles
0
Range
40
Readiness
50
Reliability
45
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Yak-25
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1947–1948
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS · EARLY COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
27
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1947
  • Crew1
  • Primary RoleInterceptor aircraft
  • GenerationFirst-generation jet fighter
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeTurbojet
  • Engine ModelRolls‑Royce Derwent V
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)15.6
  • AfterburnerNo
▣Dimensions & Weights3MOD.3
  • Length8.66 m
  • Wingspan8.88 m
  • Wing Area14
◇Armament1MOD.1
  • Internal GunThree NR‑23 cannon
◆Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1
  • Operators0
  • Variants1
▤Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1947
  • Production End1948
  • Operational StatusProject cancelled, never entered service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1947Production started
  2. 1948Production ended
  3. 1953Entered service
79
years in service
1
years in production
1
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📚 Sources
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