| Yak-7 (UTI-26) | |
|---|---|
 Yak-7B/M-105PA serial N°22-03 (3rd production batch, 22nd aircraft) during its trials at the NII-VVS (Air Force Scientific Test Institute).[1] | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter, trainer |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| Designer | |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 6,399 |
| Introduction date | 1942 |
| First flight | 23 July 1940 |
| Developed from | Yak-1 |
The Yakovlev Yak-7 (Russian: Яковлев Як-7; NATO reporting name: Mark)[2] was developed from the earlier Yak-1 fighter, initially as a trainer but converted into a fighter. As both a fighter and later reverting to its original training role, the Yak-7 proved to be a capable aircraft and was well liked by air crews. The Yak-7 was simpler, tougher and generally better than the Yak-1.[3]