Yakovlev
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| Formerly | OKB-115 |
|---|---|
| Company type | Division |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 15 January 1934 |
| Founder | Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev |
| Fate | merged into United Aircraft Corporation |
| Headquarters | , Russia |
| Products | civil and military aeroplanes |
| Parent | Yakovlev Corporation |
| Website | eng |
The JSC A.S. Yakovlev Design Bureau (; ) is a prominent Russian aircraft designer and manufacturer, identified by the design bureau prefix Yak, with its headquarters situated in Aeroport District, Northern Administrative Okrug, Moscow. It functions under the ownership of Yakovlev Corporation.
Overview
The bureau was established in 1934 by the aircraft engineer Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev under the name OKB-115 (associated with plant No.115). Its historical roots extend back to 12 May 1927, commemorated by the inaugural flight of the Yakovlev AIR-1, which was developed under Yakovlev’s guidance at the GUAP Department of Light Aircraft.
Throughout World War II, Yakovlev gained recognition for manufacturing a distinguished series of fighter aircraft, securing its position in the realm of military aviation.
In April 2004, ownership of Yakovlev transferred to Irkut. Later, in February 2006, the Russian government merged Yakovlev with other leading aerospace enterprises such as Mikoyan, Ilyushin, Irkut, Sukhoi, and Tupolev to form the United Aircraft Building Corporation.
Among its notable creations is the Pchela (, "bee"), an unmanned reconnaissance drone that first took flight in 1990, supplementing its historically important lineup of piston-powered fighters.
In August 2023, Irkut underwent rebranding and adopted the Yakovlev name. Consequently, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 was redesignated as SJ-100, while the Irkut MC-21 was brought under the Yakovlev brand umbrella, reflecting a strategic shift in corporate identity.
- Sanctions
On 22 August 2023, the Canadian government imposed sanctions on the company.
See also
- List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
- List of Yakovlev aircraft
- SOKOL Aircraft Building Plant
References
- A.T. Stepanets. Yak Fighters in WWII (in Russian)
- Степанец А.Т.- Истребители "Як" периода Великой Отечественной войны. Справочник. - М.: Машиностроение, 1992. - 224 с.: ил: