Overview
The Yakovlev Yak-38 was Soviet Naval Aviation's only operational VTOL strike aircraft in addition to being its first operational carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft. It was developed specifically for, and served almost exclusively on, the Kiev-class aircraft carriers.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 15.50 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.32 m |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Vladimir Rodionov / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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