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 * 2 x 20 mm B-20S cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
-The Yak-3T's armament is similar to that of the [[Yak-9P]], but is unable to change out the N-37 for a B-20M or NS-23 and has a lower rpg than the Yak-9P. The B-20S has a faster fire rate than other Russian 20s, so it requires a bit more patience and less trigger time, but are devastating when they hit. However, players will soon realize that the velocity of these guns leave much to be desired, so engaging aircraft in distances at or closer to 600m is recommended, given their poor ballistics.
+The Yak-3T's armament is similar to that of the [[Yak-9P]], but is unable to change out the N-37 for a B-20M or NS-23 and has a lower rpg than the Yak-9P. The B-20S has a faster fire rate than other Soviet 20 mm cannons, so it requires a bit more patience and less trigger time, but are devastating when they hit. However, players will soon realize that the velocity of these guns leave much to be desired, so engaging aircraft in distances at or closer to 600 m is recommended, given their poor ballistics.
 The best belt for the B-20S is the Tracers belt, which is fully FI-T. These belts are able to destroy enemy aircraft with ease, but are able to be seen fairly easily, as they are tracer belts. The N-37 belts are a bit more difficult, the Default and Armored Target belts have full tracers on their belts, whereas the Air Targets belt has one tracer every three rounds. If you want the best of both worlds, go with Default, as it has HEFI-T, HEFI-T, API-T, which is best for all round usage.
 == Usage in battles ==
-The Yak-3T has the performance of the Yak-3P and the weapons of the Yak-9P but with a slightly smaller ammunition pool. As such, it should be flown as a Yak-3P, prioritizing engagements below 3000m with enemies at similar or lower energy states. Engagements with unoccupied A6M/A7Ms and Spitfires is inadvisable, as they have a better climb rate, better turn radius, and great performance at the same altitudes you do.
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-If Manual Engine Controls (MEC) are enabled, placing the Water and Oil Radiators at 10-15% (5% on winter maps) and Propeller Pitch at 90% is advisable, given the Yak-3 series are less prone to overheating. From takeoff, gain airspeed to roughly 350kph IAS and climb at 20° until around 2500m, then change to Supercharger 2, levelling off at 3000m to 3500m. German, Japanese, and some American interceptors (P-38/XP-50) will have climbed at or higher than you, so keep an eye out for contrails.
+If Manual Engine Controls (MEC) are enabled, placing the Water and Oil Radiators at 10-15% (5% on winter maps) and Propeller Pitch at 90% is advisable, given the Yak-3 series are less prone to overheating. From takeoff, gain airspeed to roughly 350kph IAS and climb at 20° until around 2,500 m, then change to Supercharger 2, levelling off at 3,000 to 3,500 m. German, Japanese, and some American interceptors (P-38/XP-50) will have climbed at or higher than you, so keep an eye out for contrails.
-The Yak-3Ts fantastic armament of the 2x 20mm B-20S and 1x 37mm N-37 are able to destroy enemy fighter aircraft with ease, but also allow the Yak-3T have the ability of bomber hunting, though inadvisable given the Yak-3T's inadequate performance above 4000m.
+The Yak-3Ts fantastic armament of the 2 x 20 mm B-20S and 1 x 37 mm N-37 are able to destroy enemy fighter aircraft with ease, but also allow the Yak-3T have the ability of bomber hunting, though inadvisable given the Yak-3T's inadequate performance above 4,000 m.
 '''Engaging fighters'''
-If an enemy aircraft is higher than you, be prepared to dive as to get the best of the Yak-3s maneuverability, which is at around 550-600kph IAS. The Yak-3T has a great roll rate, which allows it to quickly move out of the way of where the enemy fighter would be aiming. With most American aircraft, a simple roll is enough to get them to overshoot, after which a few well placed shots can destroy or critically damage their aircraft. If your shots do not hit, level off and wait for them to finish their climb and reset for another pass.
+If an enemy aircraft is higher than you, be prepared to dive as to get the best of the Yak-3s maneuverability, which is at around 550-600 km/h IAS. The Yak-3T has a great roll rate, which allows it to quickly move out of the way of where the enemy fighter would be aiming. With most American aircraft, a simple roll is enough to get them to overshoot, after which a few well placed shots can destroy or critically damage their aircraft. If your shots do not hit, level off and wait for them to finish their climb and reset for another pass.
 If at a similar altitude with another aircraft, emphasize on horizontal turning engagements, as the Yak-3T does poorly in vertical engagements except with few exceptions. If engaging a Japanese or British aircraft, such as the A6M, A7M, or Spitfire, do not try to turn fight with these aircraft, instead extend out and keep your airspeed up. If engaging German or American aircraft, such as the Bf 109, Fw 190, P-51, or P-47, it's recommended to prioritize horizontal engagements and not to let them get onto your rear.
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 '''Bombing hunting'''
-As before said, the Yak-3T boasts an armament that is great for engaging bombers. Flying to the bomber's altitude is possible, but is time consuming and has a negative effect on the Yak-3Ts engine power. Instead, fly so that you're around 1.5km below the bomber in level flight, where the gunners are weakest and have the hardest time aiming. The velocity of your guns is poor, so it is necessary to lead a bit farther than to be expected. Aim for the bomber's more vital or fragile areas, such as their wings, engines, tail, or cockpit if at all possible.
+As before said, the Yak-3T boasts an armament that is great for engaging bombers. Flying to the bomber's altitude is possible, but is time consuming and has a negative effect on the Yak-3Ts engine power. Instead, fly so that you're around 1.5 km below the bomber in level flight, where the gunners are weakest and have the hardest time aiming. The velocity of your guns is poor, so it is necessary to lead a bit farther than to be expected. Aim for the bomber's more vital or fragile areas, such as their wings, engines, tail, or cockpit if at all possible.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* Great armament of 2x 20mm and 1x 37mm
+* Great armament of 2 x 20 mm and 1 x 37 mm cannons
-* Great engine performance below 3000m
+* Great engine performance below 3,000 m
 * Light airframe - good for dogfighting most aircraft
 * Low stall speed compared to most aircraft that will be found in the BR
 * Good acceleration
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Low ammo count for all three weapons, 25rpg for the N-37 and 100rpg for the B-20S
+* Low ammo count for all three weapons, 25 rpg for the N-37 and 100 rpg for the B-20S
-* Poor performance above 3500m, inadvisable to dogfight above or at altitude
+* Poor performance above 3,500 m, inadvisable to dogfight above or at altitude
 * Prone to catching on fire
 * No WEP
-* Low top speed (685kph)
+* Low top speed (685 km/h)
-* The N-37 and B-20S have low velocities compared to other Russian 20mms, making aiming difficult to inexperienced pilots
+* The N-37 and B-20S have low velocities compared to other Soviet 20 mm cannons, making aiming difficult to inexperienced pilots
 == History ==

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 == Usage in battles ==
-The Yak-3T has the performance of the Yak-3T and the weapons of the Yak-9P but with a slightly smaller ammunition pool. As such, it should be flown as a Yak-3P, prioritizing engagements below 3000m with enemies at similar or lower energy states. Engagements with unoccupied A6M/A7Ms and Spitfires is inadvisable, as they have a better climb rate, better turn radius, and great performance at the same altitudes you do.
+The Yak-3T has the performance of the Yak-3P and the weapons of the Yak-9P but with a slightly smaller ammunition pool. As such, it should be flown as a Yak-3P, prioritizing engagements below 3000m with enemies at similar or lower energy states. Engagements with unoccupied A6M/A7Ms and Spitfires is inadvisable, as they have a better climb rate, better turn radius, and great performance at the same altitudes you do.
 If Manual Engine Controls (MEC) are enabled, placing the Water and Oil Radiators at 10-15% (5% on winter maps) and Propeller Pitch at 90% is advisable, given the Yak-3 series are less prone to overheating. From takeoff, gain airspeed to roughly 350kph IAS and climb at 20° until around 2500m, then change to Supercharger 2, levelling off at 3000m to 3500m. German, Japanese, and some American interceptors (P-38/XP-50) will have climbed at or higher than you, so keep an eye out for contrails.
-The Yak-3Ts fantastic armament of the 2x 20mm B-20S and 1x 37mm N-37 are able to destroy enemy fighter aircraft with ease, but also allow the Yak-3T have the ability of bomber hunting, though inadvisable given the Yaks inadequate performance above 4000m.
+The Yak-3Ts fantastic armament of the 2x 20mm B-20S and 1x 37mm N-37 are able to destroy enemy fighter aircraft with ease, but also allow the Yak-3T have the ability of bomber hunting, though inadvisable given the Yak-3T's inadequate performance above 4000m.
 '''Engaging fighters'''

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 * Fantastic roll rate
 * Good energy retention
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Low top speed (685kph)
 * The N-37 and B-20S have low velocities compared to other Russian 20mms, making aiming difficult to inexperienced pilots
 == History ==

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 * 1 x 37 mm N-37 cannon, nose-mounted (25 rpg)
 * 2 x 20 mm B-20S cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
 == Usage in battles ==

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=yak-3t Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 === Flight performance ===
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-''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 320 || ~12 || ~9
+| 685 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 320 || ~12 || ~9
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 The Yak-3P was produced from April 1945 until mid-1946, armed with 3 x 20 mm Berezin B-20 cannon with 120 rounds for the middle cannon and 130 RPG for the side weapons. The three-cannon armament with full ammunition load was actually 11 kg (24 lb) lighter than that of a standard Yak-3, and the one-second burst mass of 3.52 kg (7.74 lb) was greater than that of most contemporary fighters. Starting in August 1945, all Yak-3 were produced in the Yak-3P configuration with a total of 596 built.
 == Media ==

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 | link = Yak-3 (Family)
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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]] during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicle events, unlocked after obtaining 11 Chronicle Awards.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]] as a reward for the 2017 [[wt:en/news/4648-special-war-thunder-chronicles-en|War Thunder Chronicles]] event.
 == General info ==
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+| 625 || 606 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.8 || 20.5 || 17.8 || 17.8 || rowspan="2" | 360
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 The Yak-3 was a Soviet single-engine fighter of the WWII era. It was the first combat aircraft designed by Alexander Yakovlev's construction bureau. The Yak-3 was a further modification of the Yak-1, produced in 1944 and 1945, with a total of 4,848 built, and considered one of the best fighters of the war. In February 1943, a new Yak-1M variant was completed. It was a further development of the Yak-1, differing from it mainly in lower weight and smaller wing span.
-By September 1943, yet another improved variant was ready, designated Yak-1M Dubler, on which the canvas skin on the tail section was replaced with 2mm plywood, and oil and water radiators were improved. The Dubler also had a new mastless antenna, a ring sight instead of a reflector sight, improved armor and a new propeller. Test pilots were impressed by the new prototype. Their report stated in part: "Yak-1M possessed excellent horizontal, and especially vertical, maneuverability. Top speed greatly improved compared to earlier serial-production Yaks. Despite improved performance, the aircraft remains easy to fly and does not require extensive pilot training." Therefore, the new modification went into production, receiving a new designation, Yak-3.
+By September 1943, yet another improved variant was ready, designated Yak-1M Dubler, on which the canvas skin on the tail section was replaced with 2mm plywood, and oil and water radiators were improved. The Dubler also had a new mastless antenna, a ring sight instead of a reflector sight, improved armour and a new propeller. Test pilots were impressed by the new prototype. Their report stated in part: "Yak-1M possessed excellent horizontal, and especially vertical, manoeuvrability. Top speed greatly improved compared to earlier serial-production Yaks. Despite improved performance, the aircraft remains easy to fly and does not require extensive pilot training." Therefore, the new modification went into production, receiving a new designation, Yak-3.
 One of the most memorable air battles for the Yak-3 took place on 16th July 1944, when the plane showed it could confidently engage superior enemy forces. On that day, 10 Yak-3s met 8 Bf-109s and 4 FW-190s, with the battle eventually growing to 18 Soviet and 24 German planes. In the end, 15 German planes were shot down, for the loss of a single Yak-3.
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 == Media ==
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 {{Youtube-gallery|UMCGzhRFKzc|'''The Shooting Range #42''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 07:04 discusses the Yak-3T.}}
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 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/361708-yak-3t/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]