ZVEZDA Yak -9 Soviet FighterThe YAK 9 has been developed in the Soviet Union as opponent of the German superior Messerschmitt and Focke Wulf fighters. It entered service in October 1942 and was used in the anti tank role and as escort fighter. The YAK 9D had an extended range due to additional fuel tanks. This plane was in service with several allies of the USSR like Yugoslavia, Poland, Bulgaria and the French Normandy Niemen Regiment. Over 3000 YAK 9 aircraft were produced from