Russia reintroduces WWII Yak-3 fighter as AK-3 at Army 2024 exhibition

At the Army 2024 exhibition, the Russian A. Kemenov Design Bureau, established in 2020 and based in the Ruza area of the Moscow Region, presented the AK-3 aircraft, a modern replica of the Yak-3, a notable aircraft from World War II. The AK-3 maintains a silhouette reminiscent of its historical predecessor while incorporating modern materials and technology. While preserving the general design elements of its historical predecessor, the AK-3 has been updated to meet contemporary aviation needs, including the addition of a two-seater cockpit, a significant modification from the original single-seater Yak-3. Read full defense news at this link...

While preserving the general design elements of its historical predecessor, the AK-3 has been updated to meet contemporary aviation needs, including the addition of a two-seater cockpit, a significant modification from the original single-seater Yak-3. (Picture source: Russian social media)

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