During World War II, the Soviet Union developed a number of effective fighters, among these the Yak-9 series, which was developed from the Yak-3. Most Yak-9s were used as interceptors and escorts, but a few variants focused on other roles. The Yak-9T was an effective ground-support aircraft carrying a 37mm cannon nestled between the V12 engine’s cylinder banks. The cockpit of the standard Yak-9 was moved aft slightly to compensate for the cannon’s weight.
ICM’s 1/32 scale Yak-9T, captures the diminutive, svelte lines of the Yak series. A fully detailed cockpit — however, sadly lacking seat belts — is complemented by an engine bay packed with a detailed Klimov M-105 engine, cannon, heavy machine gun, ammo cans, and other accessories. Decals for four airframes round out the package, one in the early green and black camo, the others using the later two-tone grey scheme.