FARNBOROUGH: Yak-130's engine intakes cause confusion

The new Yak-130, like other russian jets such as the Mig-29, come equipped with an intake blanking system to prevent FOD ingestion. Apparently, due to some confusion about this feature, the Yak-130s were initially not allowed to take-off for their display at Farnborough because their intake doors were closed. (www.flightglobal.com) Ещё...