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Yakovlev Yak-2
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YakovlevYak-2

Tactical / Medium Bombers · Russia · 1940
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YakovlevYak-2

Yakovlev Yak-2
Yakovlev Yak-2 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
40
Speed
35
Survivability
20
Versatility
30
Avionics
15
Reliability
45
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraWorld War II
In service1940–1941
Operators1 countries
Quantity111
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
30
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
57/60
World War II
223/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Range
25
Accuracy
40
Speed
35
Survivability
20
Versatility
30
Avionics
15
Reliability
45
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Yakovlev Yak-2
Country
Production
1940–1941
Quantity
111
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · WORLD WAR II
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1939
  • Service Entry Year1940
  • Crew3
  • Primary RoleLight bomber / reconnaissance
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeKlimov M-103
  • Number of Engines2
  • Internal Fuel600 kg
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed515 km/h
  • Service Ceiling8,900 m
  • Ferry Range800 km
◇Dimensions & Weights1MOD.1
  • Length9.34 m
◆Armament3MOD.3
  • Hardpoints0
  • Weapons Payload400 kg
  • Internal Gun2x 7.62mm ShKAS machine guns
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built111
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1941
  • Production Start1939
  • Production End1941
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1940Production started
  3. 1941Production ended
86
years in service
1
years in production
111
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
YAKOVLEV YAK-2 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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