| Role | Advanced trainer / Light fighter |
|---|---|
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 26 April 1996 |
| Introduction | 19 February 2010 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Russian Air Force Algerian Air Force |
| Number built | ~40 |
| Unit cost | $15 million |
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 pilots
- Length: 11.49 m (37 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 9.72 m (31 ft 10 in)
- Height: 4.76 m (15 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 23.52 m² (253.2 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 4,600 kg (10,141 lb)
- Loaded weight: 6,350 kg (14,000 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 10,290 kg[33] (22,685 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Progress AI-222-25 turbofan, 2,500 kg (5,512 lbf) each
- Maximum speed: 1,050 km/h (644 mph)
- Cruise speed: 887 km/h (551 mph)
- Stall speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
- Range: 2,546 km (1,582 miles)
- Service ceiling: 12,500 m (42,660 ft)
- Rate of climb: 50 m/s (10,000 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 276.4 kg/m² (56.60 lb/sq ft)
- Thrust/weight: 0.78
A symmetric or asymmetric weapon load, weighing up to 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) and consisting of various guided and un-guided weapons, auxiliary fuel tanks and electronics pods can be carried on 9 hardpoints: 1 on each wingtip, 3 under each wing, and 1 under the fuselage.