| Term | Explanation | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Ya, Yak | Initials of Yakovlev design Bureau | Ya-7, Yak-36 |
| YaMG | Initials of Yakov Modestovich Gakkel | YaMG |
| Ye | Alternative spelling for cyrillic E, used for some experimental/prototype aircraft | Ye-1, Ye-2 etc |
| Yer | Initials of Yermolaev Design Bureau | Yer-2, Yer-4 |