The Yakovlev Yak-141 (Russian: Яковлев Як-141; NATO reporting name "Freestyle"), also known as the Yak-41, is a Soviet supersonic vertical takeoff/landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft designed by Yakovlev.

The Yakovlev Yak-38 (Russian: Яковлев Як-38; NATO reporting name: "Forger") was Soviet Naval Aviation's only operational VTOL strike fighter aircraft in addition to being its first operational carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft.

Jul 20, 2023 · The Yakovlev Yak-38 was the only VTOL jet fighter ever to make it into the Soviet military's arsenal and the USSR's first operational carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft.

The Yakovlev Yak-36, also known as Izdeliye V, (NATO reporting name "Freehand") is a Soviet technology demonstrator for a VTOL combat aircraft. [1]

The USSR followed the development of the Kestrel and Pegasus with interest, and in 1961 the authorities had tasked the Yakovlev OKB to build a jet VTOL demonstrator, which would emerge as the Yak-36.

Jul 30, 2024 · The history of Russian VTOL aircraft development, from the Yak-36 and Yak-38 to the Yak-141, showcases a legacy of innovation and technological advancement. While the dissolution of the Soviet Union halted the progress of the Yak-141, the knowledge and experience gained from these projects continue to influence modern aerospace engineering.

V. Mukhin flew the first Soviet VTOL jet plane shown in 1967, the Yak-36 Freehand. This aircraft, powered by two turbojet engines with swiveling nozzles and with a system of jet...

Feb 5, 2017 · As the British demonstrated the capabilities of the P.1127—the ancestor of the Harrier—in 1960, the Soviet Union was spurred to make a proper VTOL airplane, the hideous-looking Yakovlev Yak-36....

Mar 11, 2024 · While the Yak-141 mastered the art of VTOL, the next frontier could be Variable Geometry VTOL (VGVTOL) configurations, offering enhanced aerodynamic efficiency across different flight regimes. This could entail transforming wing designs or adaptive body shapes that optimize performance for low-speed maneuverability and high-speed cruise ...

Jul 29, 2024 · The Yakovlev Yak-141, also known as the Yak-41M, was developed by the Soviet Union as a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for the Soviet Navy's Kiev-class carriers. It was designed to surpass the capabilities of the Yak-38 …