Yakovlev Yak-38
VSTOL attack plane
1972

     
   
     

First flew in 1972. Entered production in 1974 at Saratov aviation plant, 231 built. Entered service in 1976.

     
   
     

Crew: 1
Engine: 1 x R27-B-300, 66.7kN , 2 x RD38, 31.9kN
Wingspan: 7.32m
Length: 15.5m
Height: 4.4m
Wing area: 18.5m2		 Start mass: 11700kg
Empty mass: 7484kg
Max speed: 1050kph
Ceiling: 12000m
Armament: 2000kg of weapons on four hardpoints

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