The Yak-26 was developed from the Yak-25, along with the Yak-27 family of interceptor fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.

These forces included command and control systems, radar installations, and Surface-to-Air (SAM) missile units as well as interceptor fighters.

Prototype single-seat clear-weather interceptor fighter.

In the late 1920s the idea of the interceptor fighter was forming.

During World War II, incendiary rounds found a new use: they became one of the preferred types of ammunition for use in interceptor fighters.

Primarily a single-seat all-weather interceptor fighter, with a secondary attack role.

It could be distinguished from a conventional submarine by its prominent conning tower and by the supersonic twin-engined interceptor fighter that replaced the bow section.

With its maximum firepower directed forward, it really offers a preview of an effective long-range interceptor fighter.

Single-seat interceptor fighter, fighter-bomber aircraft.

The main mission is to process and collect information from radio locational surveillance systems, interceptor fighters during their patrol flights and from other airspace surveillance sensors.