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Full Noise, a Yakovlev Yak-3UA, represents a rare continuation of one of World War II’s most respected fighter designs. Built in 1993 using original Soviet tooling and later campaigned in the Reno Air Races Unlimited class, this aircraft bridges wartime engineering and modern competitive flying. Parts removed during restoration after an accident were acquired by MotoArt and transformed into authentic PlaneTags, preserving a unique chapter of aviation performance history.

OUR PLANE'S STORY

The Yakovlev Yak-3 first flew in 1943 and became one of the most effective Soviet fighters of World War II. Designed for low-altitude combat, it was lightweight, agile, and highly responsive. It replaced earlier Yakovlev fighters in frontline units and represented the peak of piston-engine development before the jet age reshaped military aviation.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, original Yakovlev factory tooling and engineering drawings made it possible to construct a limited number of continuation aircraft. Between 1991 and 2002, only ten Yak-3s were built using this original tooling. ZK-VVS is one of those ten.

Configured as a Yak-3UA, this aircraft was fitted with an Allison V-1710 engine, the same American V-12 used in aircraft such as the P-40 Warhawk and P-38 Lightning. The Allison engine provided reliable performance and supportability within the modern warbird community.

The aircraft later competed in the Reno Air Races Unlimited class as Full Noise, representing New Zealand as the only WWII fighter team from the country to race at Reno. In 2017, it won Heat 1C and Unlimited Heat 3B and advanced to the Gold Final. In 2018, it qualified at 362.77 miles per hour. In May 2023, during a takeoff operation at Omaka Aerodrome, Full Noise experienced an overrun at the end of the runway and ran off into a fence. The pilot was not injured, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage but was expected to be repairable.

YAK-3UA ZK-VVS

Characteristics:

• Manufacturer: Yakovlev Design Bureau
• Model: Yak-3UA
• Registration: ZK-VVS
• Crew: 1 (Pilot) + 1 Passenger capable
• Wing Span: 30 ft 2 in
• Length: 27 ft 11 in
• Height: 8 ft 2 in

Performance:

• Max Range: 550 mi
• Max Speed: 360–410 mph (configuration dependent)
• Service Ceiling: 34,100 ft
• Empty Weight: 4,600 lb
• Max Takeoff: 5,850 lb
• Rate of Climb: 3,500–4,000 ft/min
• Engine: 1 x Highly Modified Allison V-1710 liquid-cooled V-12 piston engine

Product Information

The material used for these PlaneTags was sourced from authentic components removed during restoration after the accident in 2023. Each piece of metal reflects the operational life of this aircraft, including its continuation construction, competitive tuning, and high-performance flying. No two tags are identical. Variations in surface markings and finish reflect the real history of the aircraft.

PlaneTags Features

• Authentic aircraft aluminum
• Individually serialized
• Precision cut and finished in the USA
• Made from components removed during restoration

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Explore the Reno Air Racers PlaneTags Collection to discover more aircraft that competed at the limits of performance.

DISCLAIMER

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PlaneTags are: 

• Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. 
• Unique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. 
• Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. 
  
• Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.

*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully

PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.