FS2004

FS2004 Saratov Yak-40

Saratov aircraft plant corporate livery brings the SCDS Yak-40 v1.3 to life in FS2004, capturing a distinctive piece of Russian regional jet history with crisp markings and fine rivet detailing. The model’s side cargo door and convertible interior suit both passenger hops and light freight runs; requires SCDS Yak-40 v1.3.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004

This freeware repaint showcases a special Saratov color scheme for the SCDS Yak-40 v1.3, designed to depict the corporate aircraft once operated by the Saratov aircraft plant in Russia. It offers both cargo and passenger layout flexibility thanks to its side cargo door and convertible interior. Livery by creator Maxim Mysin. Original rivet detailing contributed by Zbynek Pavlon.

Background

The Yakovlev Yak-40, introduced in the late 1960s, is a tri-engined short-haul jet known for its reliable regional service and capability to operate from smaller airfields. The variant supported by this add-on offers a practical cargo/passenger combination, which has made it highly adaptable in various flight operations. In this livery, the fuselage is adorned with markings representing the Saratov aircraft plant corporate design, highlighting a distinctive part of Russian aviation heritage.

Screenshot of Saratov Yak-40 on the ground.

Above: Saratov Yak-40 stands ready for a short regional hop.

Key Details

Developer Support: Created for SCDS Yak-40 v1.3 only (main aircraft package required in SCDSYK40.ZIP).
Compatibility: Not designed for previous versions (e.g., Yak-40K v1.2RC). Only suited to the convertible cargo/passenger release.
Exterior Features: Authentic Saratov paint scheme depicting corporate styling, with intricate rivet details courtesy of Zbynek Pavlon.
Interior Layout: Retains capacity for cargo hauls or passenger seating by using the adaptable Yak-40 fuselage structure.

Installation Instructions

Ensure you have the SCDS Yak-40 v1.3 primary package correctly installed.
Run the provided .exe file and point it to your core simulator directory (root folder).
Allow the installer to complete the automatic setup. The fresh Saratov repaint should then appear in your aircraft selection menu.
If you apply future patches to the underlying SCDS Yak-40 v1.3 and lose this livery, simply rerun this installer to restore it.

Credits

Livery by Maxim Mysin, with special recognition to Zbynek Pavlon for the detailed rivet textures included in all official SCDS releases.

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scdsyk29.zip

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635.86 KB

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How to install this mod

FS2004 add-on

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Place files per readme

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Always read the included readme

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What’s inside this archive

The archive scdsyk29.zip has 6 files and directories contained within it.

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Filename/Directory	File Date	File Size
FILE_ID.DIZ	10.17.04	334 B
scdsyk29.jpg	10.17.04	6.34 kB
README.txt	10.17.04	593 B
Yakovlev_Yak-40K_Saratov.exe	10.21.04	650.19 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B