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The Yakovlev Yak-141 (NATO Name Freestyle), also known as the Yak-41, was a supersonic vertical takeoff/landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft designed by Yakovlev. It did not enter production.
In Late 70's Soviet Navy desired a vertical takeoff/landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft more comprehensive with greater capabilities than the Yak-38 which offered earlier. The result was a design contract offered to Yakovlev in 1975 without any competition. The requirement was for an aircraft with only one mission: air defense of the fleet. Unlike the Yak-38, this aircraft was to have sustained supersonic speed. Maneuverability, radar and weapons loads were expected to be similar to those of current front-line fighters. For the Soviet Navy this aircraft was to be their next generation VTOL fighter.
Yakovlev Yak-141 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Late 70's Soviet Navy desired a vertical takeoff/landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft more comprehensive with greater capabilities than the Yak-38 which offered earlier. The result was a design contract offered to Yakovlev in 1975 without any competition. The requirement was for an aircraft with only one mission: air defense of the fleet. Unlike the Yak-38, this aircraft was to have sustained supersonic speed. Maneuverability, radar and weapons loads were expected to be similar to those of current front-line fighters. For the Soviet Navy this aircraft was to be their next generation VTOL fighter.
Yakovlev Yak-141 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia