Yak-3 Video

[Soviet Ace]

So while I sit here bored at work, NOTHING is happening at all. I decided to go on Youtube, and see what I could find about my favorite Russian plane. Well, here it is. Best plane AND video ever put on Youtube. Enjoy.

Yak-3 Video

Also, one last important thing. If you don't understand Russian, then you won't get it. But the video's cool.

Also, I found a video on the Yak-15; which is just a Yak-3 with a jet engine, and reinforced airframe. Also, if you don't understand Russian. Just enjoy the video.

Yak-15 Video

[irrelevant]

you're right SA, i couldn't understand a word but those were nice videos. i especially loved the gun cam footage and the shot of the yak's flying in formation.

thanks for sharing!

[CENOBITE]

I also like the music from CONAN in the background.

[CENOBITE]

Hey, Soviet Ace... What is that part close to the end at 5:22 where they show a Spitfire? Are they testing a Yak-3 vs the performance of a Spit?

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by CENOBITE

Hey, Soviet Ace... What is that part close to the end at 5:22 where they show a Spitfire? Are they testing a Yak-3 vs the performance of a Spit?

Yeah. After WW2, the Normandie Nimen French Squadron, which flew Yak-3s on the Russian side. Came back, with their Yaks as a gift from Russia, and the British and French Normandie Nimen pilots tested the Spitfire and Yak-3 against one another. From what I gather, the Yak-3 won on the Rolling and other things at lower altitudes. (Not being biased, that's what my Russian friend said here at work. But he could have been biased? I dunno.)

Glad you guys liked them. Also, in the Yak-15 movie, the little wheel is the Trim Wheel, incase you didn't know.

[Lilya Litvak]

Haha, you actually posted these videos. Men and your damn "flying machines". Wish there was a movie on Lilya.