Yak-18PM, 1965
			This absolute winner of the Moscow 1966 World championship introduced a new era of power-based aerobatics. One of the Yakovlev's best aerobatic machines, it resulted from profound modification of Yak18P single-seater, with a fabric-covered tubular structure. The serial production at the Arseniev plant totalled 25 aircraft of which only one left is known. Exceptional bird!
		Engine: Ivchenko AI-14RF 308 hp (230 kW) 9 cylinder aircooled radial Propeller: Two-blade variable pitch wooden V-530 D35 Dimensions: Span Length Height Wings area 10,6 m 8,35 m 3,24 m 17,0 m2 34,8 ft 27,4 ft 10,6 ft 182,7 ft2 Weights and loadings: Basic empty weight Maximum takeoff weight Basic fuel capacity Max wing loading Max power loading 944 kg 1100 kg 50 kg 65 kg /m2 3,66 kg/hp 2081 lb 2425 lb 110 lb 13,3 lb/ft2 10,8 lb/kW Performances: Maximum level speed @ 1000m Maximum rate of climb Service ceiling Maximum range (10% reserve) Take off run (sea level) Landing run (sea level) Maximum load factor 320 km/h 10 m/s 4000 m 400 km 140 m 130 m + 9 / - 6 173 mph 1970 fpm 13115 ft 216 nm 460 ft 825 ft + 9 / - 6