Yakovlev Yak-38 (NO MODS)

The Yakovlev Yak-38 was the Soviet Union's first VTOL fighter aircraft. Another designation was Jak-36MP. The Yak-38 is a vertical take-off aircraft with a lift and lift/thrust engine arrangement. Designer: Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev Engine type: Ljulka AL-21 Top speed: 1,009 km/h Manufacturer: Yakovlev Unit Cost: USD 18,500,000-18,500,000 (1996) First flight: January 15, 1971 Weight: 7,485 kg Controlls: W/S: Pitch A/D: Roll 1/3: Yaw 2: Fire 4: Vtol Mode 5: Engine ON/OFF 6: More Thrust In Vtol 7: Landing Gear 8: Air-Ground Missiles