Yakovlev Yak-28
| Yak-28 | |
|---|---|
| Yak-28 in flight | |
| General information | |
| Type | Medium bomber Reconnaissance Electronic warfare Interceptor |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| Primary users | Soviet Air Forces |
| Number built | 1,180 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 1964 |
| First flight | 5 March 1958 |
| Retired | 1992 (Belarus) |
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The Yakovlev Yak-28 (Russian: Яковлев Як-28) is a swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a tactical medium bomber, it was also manufactured in reconnaissance, electronic warfare, interceptor, and trainer versions, known by the NATO reporting names Brewer, Brewer-E, Firebar, and Maestro respectively. Based on the Yak-129 prototype first flown on 5 March 1958, it began to enter service in 1964.