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The Yakovlev Yak-28 was a swept wing turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a bomber it was also manufactured in reconnaissance electronic warfare interceptor and trainer versions known by the NATO reporting names Brewer Firebar and Maestro respectively. Based on the Yak-129 prototype first flown on 5 March 1958 it began to enter service in 1960.