Yakovlev Yak-18 - Variants

Variants

Yak-18

The original production version.

Yak-18A

Re-engined version, powered by a 194 kW (260 hp) Ivchenko AI-14 FR engine. Built in large numbers.

Yak-18U

This version was built in small numbers, but it had retractable tricycle landing gear.

Yak-18P (NATO reporting name Mouse)

Single-seat aerobatic aircraft for use by flying clubs. Adaptation of Yak-18 two-seat trainer.

Yak-18PM

Aerobatic aircraft.

Yak-18PS

Aerobatic aircraft with retractable tailwheel.

Hongzhuan-501 (Red Craftsman)

Probable original designation for early CJ-5 production aircraft.

Nanchang CJ-5

The Yak-18 was built under licence in China as the CJ-5 for use by the PLAAF, PLANAF and civilian flying clubs. 379 CJ-5's had been built when production ended in 1958.