The Yak 18T is a big, aerobatic- capable, four-seat retractable found throughout the Eastern Bloc working as a trainer, a transport,
air-ambulance, aerial photography platform, pipeline patroller and just about any other role they could think up. The 18T is a classic bird,
with the M-14P radial up front, a large airframe, fabric covered outer wing panels and control surfaces and a big cabin with four (and often five) seats. Top speed is 160 Kts, with a cruise speed of 133 KTS. The 18T has the ability to carry a load a good distance and into/out of unimproved fields. Handling is excellent, well balanced and
control pressures get heavy only at the very top of the speed envelope. The 18T is a tough, well proven aircraft with several hundreds in
service. The 18T is a wonderful aircraft to fly, well within the capabilities of most private pilots. It can perform all the basic aerobatic manoeuvers.
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