A vertical-takeoff combat-aircraft demonstrator that established the configuration leading to the operational Yak-38.
Primary roleAttack
First flight1963
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerYakovlev Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yak-36 | Prototype | Attack | 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