Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24

Transport Helicopter

Jakovlev / Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 © Peter de Jong
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The Yakovlev Yak-24 is a twin-engined tandem rotor medium transport helicopter developed by the Soviet Design Bureau OKB Yakovlev (OKB-115).
Crew3
Propulsion2 Radial Engines
Engine ModelShvetsov ASh-82V(W)
Engine Power (each)1268 kW1700 hp
Speed194 km/h105 kts
  121 mph
Service Ceiling4.200 m13.780 ft
Range267 km144 NM
166 mi.
Empty Weight10.607 kg23.384 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight15.830 kg34.900 lbs
Rotor Blades (main/tail)4/4
Main Rotor Diameter20,20 m66 ft 3 in
Tail Rotor Diameter20,20 m66 ft 3 in
Rotor Disc Area320,5 m²3450 ft²
Length21,34 m70 ft 0 in
Height6,50 m21 ft 4 in
First Flight03. Jul. 1953
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1956-1958
Total Production40
NATO CodeHorse
Data for (Version)Yakovlev Yak-24 / Jakowlew Jak-24