We explore the fascinating and often overlooked story of the Soviet Union’s ambitious venture into VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) jet technology. From the experimental Yak-36 to the operational ...

Here's What You Need to Know: The Yak-38 was a poisoned chalice--a remarkable technological achievement with little practical value. One of the most innovative fighters of its time, the Yak-38 (NATO ...

The Yak-3 was one of the best combat aircraft during WWII, not only in the Soviet Union but worldwide as well. The designers made it as light as possible, at the same time significantly increasing its ...

The evolution of Soviet VTOL aircraft tells a story of technological daring, strategic necessity, and Cold War rivalry. From the rudimentary Yak-36 prototype to the cutting-edge supersonic Yak-41, ...

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One of the most innovative fighters of its time, the Yak-38 (NATO reporting name “Forger”) was meant to mark a new chapter in Soviet naval doctrine. Instead, it succeeded only in exposing the ...