The Yak-40—an aircraft that shouldn't have existed. A jetliner for unpaved runways? Sounds like nonsense. But Soviet engineers proved it was possible.

This video tells the complete story of the world's first regional jet: from Alexander Yakovlev's bold idea to the record-breaking 1,011 aircraft produced. You'll learn:

✈ Why the designers chose three engines instead of two
✈ How the Yak-40 became the first Soviet aircraft to receive Western certification
✈ The secret of the landing gear that allows it to land on snow and dirt
✈ Why this aircraft still flies in Kamchatka and Vologda
✈ Where the Yak-40 was exported—from Italy to Equatorial Guinea

The Yak-40 is more than just an airplane. It is an engineering feat that has changed the perception of regional aviation worldwide.

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📚 Sources: Yakovlev Design Bureau open data, Central Air Force Museum materials, archives Aeroflot
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