Yak-9K WWII Soviet Fighter Plane

The Yak-9K is a front-line fighter with heavy cannon armament. It became a continuation of the Yak-9 fighter line and a modification of the serial Yak-9T aircraft. Its feature was a 45-mm NS-45 gun which was placed in the 'vee' of the engine and fired through the gearbox shaft. To reduce the force of recoil when fired the barrel of the gun was equipped with a clearly visible muzzle brake which absorbed up to 85% of the energy of the shot and was the main visual difference of the aircraft. The armament also included a large-calibre UBS machine gun.

Shooting from a cannon and a machine gun could be conducted simultaneously and they could also be used separately. The ammunition consisted of 29 cannon shots and 200 cartridges for the machine gun. Powerful gun armament made it possible to hit enemy aircraft with a single projectile. These aircraft were involved in combat operations at the front and were recommended for adoption as one of the main types of fighters. However its 45 mm gun was underdeveloped and despite its powerful armament the fighter was only produced in a small series.

Model Features

• One of the most famous WWII Soviet fighter planes
• Accurate and detailed fuselage
• Three version decal sheet is included

Markings Available

• Yak-9K 274th Fighter Aviation Regiment August 1944
• Yak-9К 43rd Fighter Aviation Regiment 1944
• Yak-9K 812th Fighter Aviation Regiment Germany 1945

Model Information

• Scale: 1:32
• Number of Parts: 175 pieces
• Length: 269 mm
• Width: 304 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm