Steadfast (aircraft)
| Steadfast | |
|---|---|
| Steadfast registered ZK-YOV at Wings Over Wairarapa in 2021 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Yakovlev Yak-3UPW |
| Role | Warbird replica/Racing aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avioane Craiova |
| Construction number | 001-3/2005 |
| Registration | N46463 (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.