Yakovlev Yak-9

The Yakovlev Yak-9 () is a single-engine, single-seat multipurpose fighter aircraft. It was used by the Soviet Union and its allies during World War II and the early Cold War. The Yak-9 played a major role in taking back air superiority from the Luftwaffe's new Focke-Wulf Fw 190 and Messerschmitt Bf 109G fighters during the Battle of Kursk in summer 1943. It was one of the most produced Soviet fighters of World War II. The Yak-9 stayed in production from 1942 to 1948, with 16,769 built (14,579 during the war). After World War II, the Yak-9 would also be used by the North Korean Air Force during the Korean War.
The Yakovlev Yak-9 was a successful WWII fighter used by the Russian air force with the Allies. This aircraft was usually utilised as a support aircraft as it had multirole fighting capabilities. It came equipped with good armament and was rather maneuverable at quick speeds. These aircraft were also up against German BF-109s and other Axis aircraft.