IRKUTSK, July 24. /TASS/. The Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft has its equipment more than 50% modernized, including sight systems and a radar, according to the materials prepared for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Irkutsk Region.
President Putin visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (part of the Yakovlev Aircraft Company within the United Aircraft Corporation integrated into the state tech corporation Rostec) where he inspected a prototype of the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft that had performed its debut test flight a month ago.
"As part of its profound modernization, the Yak-130M has been more than 50% renewed in terms of its equipment. In particular, it is outfitted with advanced sight systems and a modern radar station. As a result, it has received a capability to employ a broad range of armaments. Including guided weapons to engage both aerial and ground targets," the document says.
The cycle of trials of the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft will be concluded in December 2028, according to the materials.
"The full cycle of Yak-130M trials is planned to be concluded in December 2028 with the simultaneous start of its export deliveries," the materials say.
