Friday, August 29, 2008

Yak-38

IOC: 1975

Also Known As: Forger

Origin:Russia

Contractor/s: AS Yakovlev

Description: Yakovlev Yak-38, dubbed Forger by Western sources, was a multi-role V/STOL (Vertical/Short Take Off and Landing) aircraft developed by the Soviet Union to equip its aircraft carriers. Yak-38 Forger was the Soviet counterpart to British Harrier aircraft. It was plagued by mechanical deficiencies which led to several crashes and finally to its withdrawal from active service in the Soviet Navy. Yakovlev Yak-141, dubbed Freestyle, was a supersonic V/STOL aircraft developed as a potential replacement to Yak-38.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1

Guns: Main Gun Caliber 23 mm

Dimensions: Length 16 m, Wingspan 7.5 m

Weights: Payload 1,362 kg (3,003 lb)

Performance: Ceiling 12,200 m (40,026 ft)

Related Equipment
Air-to-Air Missiles: R-60 (2)

Guns & Missile Launchers: GSh-23L

Applications
Project 1143.4 Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Liter (l) Galon (gl)
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Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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