Yakovlev Yak-16

Yakovlev Yak-16
Role Light transport aircraft
National origin Soviet Union
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 24 September 1947
Status Canceled
Number built 2

The Yakovlev Yak-16 (NATO reporting name Cork)[1] was a Soviet light transport that first flew in 1947. Prototypes were built in both passenger and military cargo versions, but neither was put into production as the Antonov An-2 was felt to be more versatile.

  1. ^ "Designations of Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft and Missiles". 18 January 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2009.