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Yakovlev Yak-25RV
The Yak-25RV (NATO code name “Mandrake”) was a high altitude reconnaissance version of the Soviet Yak-25 all-weather swept wing turbojet interceptor, the development of which was spurred by intense Soviet awareness of American Lockheed U-2 overflights of the Soviet Union.
Yakovlev Yak-30 Magnum
Yakovlev Yak-30 Magnum by Amodel 1/72 scale Kit No. 72230 Cost: $15.00 Decals: Four versions - all Yakovlev Design Bureau aircraft Comments: Re-box of Master UA kit; limited run; engraved panel lines; one-piece injection molded canopy History The Yak-30 has an...
Yaklovlev Yak-130
Yakovlev Yak-130 by Amodel 1/72 scale Kit No. 721157 Cost: $22.00 Decals: Two versions - both for pre-production versions of the respective Russian and Italian aircraft Comments: Engraved panel lines; basic cockpit; one-piece canopy; extensive flash will require...
Yakovlev Yak-130
The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer/light attack aircraft jointly developed by Yakovlev Design Bureau of the former Soviet Union, and Aermacchi of Italy. It was specifically designed to replace the Czech-built Warsaw Pact jet trainers, the Aero L-29 Delphin and L-39 Albatros.
Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart
Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart by Mach 2 1/72 scaleNo Kit Number Decals: One version - United States NavyComments: Limited run kit requiring clean-up of high degree of flash; basic cockpit; delicate engraved panel lines will need reinforcement History The Convair XF2Y-1 Sea...
Lockheed YF-12A Interceptor
The YF-12A was a direct descendant of the Central Intelligence Agency’s A-12/SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft program. The YF-12 program successfully proved the design in the context of the interceptor role at speeds up to Mach 3. It also provided the supreme “look-down-shoot-down” capability unmatched then or today.
Northrop YF-23
Northrop began work on its YF-23 in 1981 and had an early lead on the competition for the Pentagon’s ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter) contract, which ultimately went to the Lockheed F-22 in 1991. Although stealthier and faster than its rival, the YF-23 was more expensive and somewhat less agile, lacking the F-22’s vectored thrust. Nonetheless, to this day, many remain adamant that it was the better fighter.
Yokosuka E14Y Type Zero
The Yokosuka E14Y is the only plane to bomb the United States during WWII, and flew daring recon missions over Pearl Harbor after the attack…
Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow
Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow by Valom 1/72 scale Kit No. 72049 Cost: $18.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Engraved panel lines, photo-etch detail History The Yokosuka K5Y was a two-seat biplane trainer (Allied codename: "Willow") that served in the Imperial Japanese Navy...
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka “Cherry Blossom”
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka (Cherry Blossom) by Fine Molds 1/72 scale Kit No. FB15 Cost: $30.00 Decals: Markings for five versions - all Imperial Japanese Navy, 1945 Comments: Engraved panel lines; Highly detailed kit of late WWII rocket-powered Japanese suicide weapon History...
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka Model 22
The Ohka Model 22, a rocket-powered Kamikaze weapon, had improved range over the Model 11, which needed a mother ship to reach it targets During its July 1945 test flight a mechanical malfunction killed the test pilot, but modifications were underway when Japan surrendered.
Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga Type 11
The Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga was the Imperial Japanese Navy’s first dedicated twin-engine nightfighter, developed from a fast bomber that entered service in October 1944 at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Armed with ten 20mm cannon, it was specifically designed to counter American B-29 night raids. But the Ginga’s engines performed poorly at altitude, so the nightfighers were converted back to fast bombers.