But one project made it through this turbulent time to become one of the most capable advanced jet trainers and light attack aircraft today: the Yakovlev Yak-130 (NATO codename "Mitten").

Meanwhile, the IRIAF can use the Yak-130 to prepare its aircrews to the Su-35. The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic two-seat advanced trainer originally developed by Yakovlev and Aermacchi (now ...

A Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft performs during the International Army Games 2016, in Dubrovichi outside Ryazan, Russia, August 5, 2016. (credit: MAXIM SHEMETOV/REUTERS) The Yak-130 has ...

In September 2023, the Iranian Air Force received its first Russian-made Yak-130 jet trainers. Developed by Russia’s Yakovlev and Aermacchi, the Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic two-seat jet ...

Images released recently indicate that the Iranian Air Force has taken delivery of Yak-130 advanced jet trainers. Developed by Russia’s Yakovlev and Aermacchi, the Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic ...

At the #АРМИЯ2024 forum, PJSC Yakovlev unveiled the Yak-130M, an aircraft developed based on the combat trainer Yak-130 The main goal of this model’s modernization is to enhance the ...

The Yak-130, originally designed as a dual-role trainer and light attack aircraft by Russia's Yakovlev, has been heralded as a game-changer for Iran's aviation capabilities. Acquired in August 2023, ...

Russia is developing a new combat aircraft based on the Yak-130, a design originally created as a training plane. The Yak-130 was never intended for combat, but Moscow is now repurposing it to ...

One of an undisclosed number of Yak-130 advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft that Iran has recently received from Russia. (Fars News) Iran has received an undisclosed number of Yakovlev ...

Iran's air force has received a batch of advanced Russian combat trainer jets to "improve the training and combat capability of the air force", AFP reported on Saturday, citing local media.

Myanmar Witness says open-source investigation shows Yak-130 being equipped with rockets and cannons. Myanmar Witness says it has verified that the Yakovlev Yak-130 is being used against civilians ...