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Russia Yakovlev
Yak-130
An advanced jet trainer with fly-by-wire controls and relaxed stability designed to replicate the handling of fourth and fifth-generation fighters. Also fielded as a light attack aircraft, it serves the Russian Aerospace Forces and multiple export customers.
In service since 2010 · 10 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
1,060
km/h
2,100
km range
12,500
m ceiling
3,000
kg payload
0.65
T/W
💲 ≈ $15,000,000, Estimated export unit cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Established · 10 operators
In service since 2010. Status: active · ~150 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
$38M – $53M
Acquisition is only ~30% of lifecycle cost, operating & support dominate over ~25 yrs. Rough 2.5–3.5× the unit price. How we estimate this →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Yak-130 can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 1,060 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 2,100 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 12,500 m |
| Thrust-to-weight Engine thrust divided by loaded weight. Above 1.0 the aircraft can accelerate going straight up. On a standalone engine record, this is the engine's own thrust divided by its dry weight, the standard figure of merit for jet engines. | 0.65 |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 9 |
|---|---|
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 3,000 kg |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 11.49 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span. | 9.72 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 4.76 m |
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 4,600 kg |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 7,230 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 2 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | 2x Ivchenko-Progress AI-222-25 turbofans |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 2 |
| Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable). | 25 kN |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $15,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 150 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 10 |
Specifications compiled from public Yakovlev and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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L-15 Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Yakovlev Yak-130? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 has a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h.
What is the range of the Yakovlev Yak-130? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 has a maximum range of 2,100 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Yakovlev Yak-130? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 can carry up to 3,000 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Yakovlev Yak-130 weigh? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 has a combat weight of 7,230 kg.
How many crew does the Yakovlev Yak-130 require? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 requires a crew of 2.
What engine does the Yakovlev Yak-130 use? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 is powered by the 2x Ivchenko-Progress AI-222-25 turbofans.
What is the Yakovlev Yak-130 used for? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a trainer & light attack typically used for close air support.
How many countries operate the Yakovlev Yak-130? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 is operated by 10 countries.
How much does the Yakovlev Yak-130 cost? +
The Yakovlev Yak-130 has an approximate unit cost of 15,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
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