"This Tiny Russian Plane Has a Ridiculous Amount ..." Topic

…of Weapons.

"In the world of Russian jet fighters, Moscow's finest — such as the Flanker and the fifth-generation Sukhoi T-50 — tend to grab the most headlines.

But the Yakovlev Yak-130, a comparatively non-glamorous twin-seat jet trainer, is quietly turning heads … because it's obviously more than just a trainer. The twin-engine jet dubbed "Mitten" by Western intelligence is now showing its credentials as a genuine multi-role fighter.

When an air force wants to maximize its combat potential, a trainer — even a jet-powered one — might not be the most obvious choice of aircraft…"

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The Cessna T-37, as the A-37 Dragonfly ground attack/counterinsurgency craft, was kitted out with quite an ordnance package during the Vietnam era, so I've read. With a gross take-off weight of 5700 lbs, about 2700 lbs was combat load weaponry.

That's a neat little plane!

Wonder if anyone makes it in 1:144….

Bet it`s got plenty of export potential too.
While its the big heavy `muscle` aircraft that get all the attention its really this sort of plane that most airforces throughout the world get more use from.