[2021] [Development] Yak-28B: the Bomb Express

The Yak-28B front-line bomber will become the fastest Soviet jet bomber at the time of its release.

Yak-28B, jet bomber, USSR, rank VI

Pros

Bomb load up to 3,000 kg


High top speed

Cons

No defensive weapons


Lacks guided armament

History

In 1956, the Yakovlev Design Bureau began work on an improved version of the quickly in low numbers produced Yak-26 aircraft that did not suit the military for a number of reasons. According to the requiremen