Ex 03 blue, this Yak-25M arrived at Monino for display on 10 July 1972. The Yak-25s were built at Factory No. 292 in Saratov, with the first aircraft completed in September 1954. The Yak-25M had an improved radar, improved engines and improved directional stability during takeoff and landing. About 406 Yak-25Ms were built at the Saratov factory and the last aircraft were retired in 1967.

Preserved at the Central Aerodrome Museum at the Frunze Central Airfield/Khodynka, Moscow. The museum closed in 2003 and the aircraft moved on. The site was redeveloped.

Yak-25M Flashlight A all-weather and night fighter, introduced into service in 1955. Preserved at Monino.

The M was the basic production version with some minor improvements over the Yak-25, including upgraded AM-5A engines and new RP-6 'Sokol' radar. This is one of the 406 aircraft built and is on display at the Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino.