Meet the Yak-38: During the Cold War, the Royal Air Force developed the Harrier “Jump Jet,” an aircraft that went on to be a favorite of Hollywood. As Harrison Kass, writing in December of ...

But one project made it through this turbulent time to become one of the most capable advanced jet trainers and light attack aircraft today: the Yakovlev Yak-130 (NATO codename "Mitten").

The main targets of these prop planes are Orlan and Zala reconnaissance drones. And also Shahed explosive drones.

Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Mahdi Farahi confirmed the purchase of Russian Mi-28 helicopters, Su-35 fighters and Yak-130 trainers. "I can confirm the delivery of Yak-130 trainers, Su ...

Iran has received an undisclosed number of Yakovlev Yak-130 ‘Mitten' advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft from Russia, footage and imagery posted online on 2 September revealed.