A supersonic vertical/short takeoff and landing naval fighter prototype developed as a successor to the Yak-38 for Soviet aviation ships.
Primary roleStrike Fighter
First flight1987
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerYakovlev Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yak-141 prototype | Prototype | Strike Fighter | Soviet Naval Aviation |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Yak-141 prototype
Yak-141 prototype — C017 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 3 × Soyuz R-79V-300 cruise/lift engine plus two RD-41 lift jets
Armament: Prototype naval fighter intended for cannon, air-to-air missiles, and strike stores.
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