Yakovlev Yak-112

The Yakovlev Yak‑112 is a light, high‑wing utility aircraft designed and built by the Russian aerospace firm Yakovlev in the early 1990s. Development began in 1990 as a modern replacement for the aging Yak‑12 series, aiming to offer superior performance, reliability and ease of operation for both civilian and military customers. The prototype first flew on 28 July 1993, and series production started at the Saratov Aviation Plant in 1995. Powered by a 300‑horsepower V‑type piston engine, the Yak‑112 features a spacious, all‑metal cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers or a combination of cargo and equipment. Its high‑lift laminar‑flow wing, fixed tricycle landing gear and robust fixed tail‑wheel option give the aircraft short‑field capabilities and excellent handling in rugged environments. Modern avionics, including GPS navigation and digital flight instruments, broaden its utility for flight training, aerial surveying, medevac and patrol missions. Though only a few hundred units were built before production ceased in 2002, the Yak‑112 demonstrated Yakovlev’s ability to blend Soviet‑era durability with Western‑style comfort, influencing later Russian light‑aircraft designs and maintaining a niche presence in remote regions worldwide.

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