Yakovlev Yak-27 - Variants

Variants

Yak-27

Supersonic interceptor derived from Yak-121, armed with two 30 mm cannons, did not enter service.

Yak-27F

Conversion of one Yak-27R with downward pointing TV cameras in the rear fuselage.

Yak-27K(Yak-27K-8)

Interceptor version of Yak-27, armed with two K-8 missiles, did not enter service.

Yak-27R

Tactical reconnaissance version of Yak-27, about 180 built.

Yak-27LSh, ( lyzhnoye shasee - ski undercarriage )

conversuion of a Yak-27R, with a single retractable ski under the centre fuselage and enlarge nosewheels.

Yak-27RN

Reconnaissance version of Yak-27 underwent flight testing, nothing further known.

Yak-27V

High-altitude interceptor version of Yak-27, with auxiliary rocket engine, prototype only converted from the Yak-121.

Yak-121

Prototype of Yak-27 family