A modified interceptor test aircraft fitted with lift engines to explore short-takeoff performance for air-defense missions.
Primary roleInterceptor
First flight1966
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerSukhoi Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-58VD | Prototype | Interceptor | Soviet Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875-1995 — Osprey Aerospace · Tier 3