Yak-38 Forger
Yak-38
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- Role
- Bomber
- Max Speed
- 653 kn
- Ceiling
- 36000 ft
- Range Units
- Miles
Description
Developed specifically for the Kiev-class aircraft carriers the Yak-38 is a V/STOL aircraft similar in concept to the British Harrier. The aircraft is significantly limited in performance through its use of the Lift engine concept, carrying a pair of additional engines to provide thrust for hovering.
Unit
- Type
- VTOL
- Role
- Bomber
- In service
- 1976–
- Loadouts
- Default, Air To Air, Air To Air Intercept, Air To Air Long Range, Anti Armor, Anti Ship, CAS, Strike, Strike Heavy, Strike Long Range, Strike Precision
Performance
- Wingspan
- 7.3 m
- Max G
- 6 g
- Climb rate
- 75 m/s
- Ceiling
- 36,000 ft
- Max speed (sea level)
- 653 kn
- Stall speed
- 105 kn
- Mach limit
- 1.14 M
- Empty mass
- 7,500 kg
- Max fuel
- 2,750 kg
- Engines
- 1
- Thrust (each)
- 68 kN
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 5 nm
- RCS
- 10
- IR signature
- Small