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# yp145 Yak-25RV Mandrake recon aircraft model

Over 13 inches wing span detailed model of Yakovlev`s Yak-25RV spy plane- single-seat ultra-high-altitude aircraft derived from Yak-25R in 1959. Existence of the Lockheed U-2 was a factor in triggering development of such special Yak-25 version to fly reconnaissance missions on extreme altitudes.The designation derivered from RAZVEDCHIK VISOTNIY (high altitude reconnaissance). Total of al versions 165. In 1963 Yakovlev Bureau test pilot set record 20 456 m with 1t.Wife of cosmonaut Pavel Popovich- Marina Popovich set women`s circuit speed records 1963-1967. Pilot Smirnov ones reached 22 km, where `unable to descent` until he lowered landing gear.ASCC name Mandrake. Price of model-*Availability and price check by e-mail or call.*.
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This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 07 June, 2003.