Yakovlev Yak-40
The Yakovlev Yak-40 (Russian: Яковлев Як-40; NATO reporting name: Codling) is a regional jet designed by Yakovlev. The trijet's maiden flight was in 1966, and it was in production from 1967 to 1981. Introduced in September 1968, the Yak-40 has been exported since 1970.
| Yak-40 | |
|---|---|
| A Yak-40 on final approach | |
| Role | Regional jet/ VIP transport |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | October 21, 1966 |
| Introduction | September 1968 (Aeroflot) |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Motor Sich Airlines Vologda Aviation Enterprise Aeroflot (former) |
| Produced | 1967–1981 |
| Number built | 1,011 (according to some sources, 1,013) |
| Developed into | Yakovlev Yak-42 |
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