Steadfast (aircraft)

Steadfast
Steadfast registered ZK-YOV at Wings Over Wairarapa in 2021
General information
TypeYakovlev Yak-3UPW
RoleWarbird replica/Racing aircraft
ManufacturerAvioane Craiova
Construction number001-3/2005
RegistrationN46463 (2005–2013)
VH-YOV (2013–2019)
ZK-YOV (2019–present)

Steadfast is a Yak-3U replica built by the Romanian company Avioane Craiova in 2005. The aircraft holds nine world records, including the under-3,000 kg (6,600 lb) World Speed Record set by Will Whiteside in 2011. Currently, the aircraft is flown at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.