Irkut To Add Attack Capabilities To Yak-130 Trainer

MOSCOW — Russia’s Irkut Corp. is working on improvements to its Yakovlev Yak-130 combat jet trainer that may turn it into a light attack aircraft. The first stage of modernization includes the installation of an inflight refueling system and optronic pod, says Irkut Vice President Komstantin...

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