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The Yak-130 demonstrates its offensive capabilities in this shot showing its underwing hardpoints. Belarus seems likely to field the aircraft primarily in a combat role. Source: Irkut
Belarus has begun receiving the four Yakovlev Yak-130 'Mitten' advanced jet trainer/light-attack aircraft it ordered in 2012, national media reported on 16 April.
At least one of the aircraft was photographed aboard an Ilyushin Il-76 'Candid' airlifter for its journey from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant in Russia to the home of the Belarusian Air Force's 116th Bomber-Reconnaissance Base at Lida. Some media outlets have reported that two of the Yak-130s were delivered.
All four aircraft are expected to be in Belarus by the end of the year.
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Belarus begins receiving Yak-130 aircraft from Russia - IHS Jane's 360
