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The
Reno Racer
1952 Yak 11
This highly modified aircraft was
originally a post-WWII trainer, but with a 1600 HP engine it flys
with the big boys in Reno's Unlimited Bronze class. Designed
by Yakovlev Design Bureau in Moscow, it was built in Czechoslovakia
and is based at Aurora State Ariport.
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Recent Races & Awards:
1996 First Place Reno Unlimited Bronze
class
1999 & 2000 Reno Air Races
Best War Bird Sun and Fun 1990
Best War Bird Arlington 1996 |
Specs:
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Top sea level speed - 375 MPH
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110 GPH at full power, burns 115/145
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Races at 2900 RPM and 52 - 54 inches
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Cruise 250 MPH at 12,000 feet
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42 GPH in cruise
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3+15 hours range
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190 Gals fuel capacity
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Sea level climb - 4000 FPM
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1600 HP 2 bank radial engine
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Pratt & Whitney 14 cylinder R2000 - 7M2
- Two-stage supercharger
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Service Ceiling 32,000 feet
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89 MPH stall
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120 MPH approach, 100 MPH landing speed
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32' wingspan
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29 ½' Length
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Weight empty 4850 - Gross 6200 Pounds
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Systems converted from Pneumatic to hydraulic
- Pre-oiler
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15 liters O2
- required for racing
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Contact Sam at czechride@juno.com
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