AircraftYak-9, Yak-9DЯк-9, Як-9ДЯк-9, Як-9ДFamilyYakClassFighterChangesProduction version of the lightened Yak-7DI: metal wing spars, cut-down rear fuselage with an all-round-vision canopy, cockpit in the Yak-7 position.Produced3,527Service193119321933193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945Soviet Union · Eastern Front≈ Dec 1942 – Dec 1943Soviet Union · Eastern Front≈ Mar 1943 – May 1945Modifications 2193119321933193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945Yak-9459≈ Dec 1942 – Dec 1943Yak-9D3,068≈ Mar 1943 – May 1945