Ilysuhin Il-28 – short history Ilyushin Il-28 was built in the Soviet Union in the immediate aftermath of World War II. 6316 IIyushin Il-28 aircraft were manufactured in the USSR and 316, named Harbin H-5, aircraft were build under license in China. The plane was equipped with two RD-45 engines that ensured a maximum speed […]
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Yak-23 Short History … The Tbilisi aircraft factory began producing the Yak-23 jet fighter in 1949. It entered service of the Soviet Air Force starting with the same year. A total of 316 aircraft were built, Yakovlev ceasing production in 1952. The Yak-23 was exported to Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Romania. Most of the […]
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Which scale models manufacturer to choose … For some time I have started to build 1:48 scale models Yakovlev Design Bureau planes that have flown or are still flying in Romanian colors. In Romania the Yak-52 has a special story in the sense that it has been built, under license, by Aerostar Bacau since 1977. […]