Russia Tests Yak-130M Prototype

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Russia has successfully completed the maiden flight of the Yak-130M prototype at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The modernized Yak-130M features an AESA radar, electro-optical targeting system, upgraded self-protection suite, and expanded weapons capability, transforming the aircraft from a trainer into a multi-role light combat platform. The program highlights Russia's effort to field affordable and flexible aircraft while sustaining pilot training and combat readiness under current strategic conditions.  Expert Insight:  The Yak-130M offers a cost-effective solution for pilot training and secondary combat missions, potentially reducing operational strain on Russia's frontline fighter fleet.  Credits:  Thanks to Rostec and publicly available open-source footage used for analysis purposes.  Hashtags: #Yak130M #Russia #RussianAirForce #MilitaryAviation #Rostec #AESA #CombatTrainer #LightFighter #MilitaryTechnology #AirPower #OSINT #DefenseAnalysis #MilitaryAnalysis #OpenSourceIntelligence #MilitaryForum #GlobalMilitaryForum #GrandMilitaryforum  Stay Connected: 🔔 Subscribe to Global Military Forum for more powerful military comparisons and updates. 👍 Like, comment, and share if you found this comparison engaging.  Credits: Source: Public domain / open-source footage — authenticity not independently verified.  Music Credits: BTS Prolog · Kevin MacLeod ℗ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.  Contact Us: 📧 Email: globalmilitaryforum@gmail.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/global_military_forum/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@global_military_forum 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danyal.alam.33483

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00:00Russia's new Yak-130M prototype conducts its maiden flight from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant,

00:05marking a major step in transforming the Yak-130 from a pure trainer into a genuine light combat

00:10aircraft. The modernization adds an AESA radar, electro-optical targeting system,

00:16improved self-protection suite, and expanded weapons integration, allowing the aircraft

00:21to engage ground targets, heavy drones, and aerial threats with guided munitions.

00:25The smooth 50-minute test flight, reaching 600 kilometers per hour and 2,000 meters altitude,

00:32suggests the upgrade package has matured without compromising the Yak-130's well-known handling characteristics.

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