| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 51 red |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-24U |
| C/n (msn): | 27203310 |
| Operator Titles: | Russia - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | ВВС России |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Monino (closed)Map |
| Country: | Russia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Central Museum of the Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 56308 |
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The Yak-24 (NATO: Horse) was developed with the intention of keeping pace with US helicopter designs. From 1958, the improved model Yak-24U was produced with all-metal rotors of bigger diameter, an all-metal fuselage and could carry 40 soldiers or 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) of cargo. The exact number built is unknown but production was stopped in favour of the much more capable Mil Mi-6. This is the only surviving airframe and is on display at Monino. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 April 2018, and has since been viewed 180 times. |