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=== [[wt:en/news/6942-development-yak-38-yak-38m-hover-jet-en|Devblog]] === | === [[wt:en/news/6942-development-yak-38-yak-38m-hover-jet-en|Devblog]] === | ||
| − | Although Soviet engineers were experimenting with VTOL fixed wing aircraft design since the early | + | Although Soviet engineers were experimenting with VTOL fixed wing aircraft design since the early 1960's, it wasn't until December 1967 before a formal order to develop a light VTOL strike aircraft as well as a corresponding trainer version was issued. As a result, engineers at the Yakovlev design bureau began work on the new aircraft in the late 1960's, basing their design on experience gained from developing the preceding Yak-36 - an early VTOL demonstration design. |
| − | The new aircraft, designated Yak-36M, was being developed for immediate frontline service, operating both from land bases as well as aircraft-carrying ships. The | + | The new aircraft, designated Yak-36M, was being developed for immediate frontline service, operating both from land bases as well as aircraft-carrying ships. The aircraft's primary role was that of a strike aircraft, engaging ground and surface targets while also being suited to intercept enemy aircraft and helicopters if necessary. |
Not too long after work on the project began, the first prototype saw completion and conducted its maiden flight in December 1970. Subsequent prototypes and trials continued testing the aircraft's performance, particularly its novel VTOL capabilities. By 1973, the aircraft was considered ready and serial production commenced. | Not too long after work on the project began, the first prototype saw completion and conducted its maiden flight in December 1970. Subsequent prototypes and trials continued testing the aircraft's performance, particularly its novel VTOL capabilities. By 1973, the aircraft was considered ready and serial production commenced. | ||
| − | After some further testing and crew training, the aircraft officially entered service with the Soviet Navy in August 1977, receiving the designation Yak-38. By 1982, over 140 Yak- | + | After some further testing and crew training, the aircraft officially entered service with the Soviet Navy in August 1977, receiving the designation Yak-38. By 1982, over 140 Yak-38's were built, all of which served aboard the then new Kiev-class aircraft carriers. In the mid 1980's, the modernized Yak-38M version came into service, most prominently featuring more powerful engines as well as other improvements. About 50 Yak-38M's were built before the type was ultimately decommissioned in 1991. |
=== Further development === | === Further development === | ||
| − | The Yak-38M was seen as a stepping stone to a better VTOL aircraft by the Yakovlev Design Bureau. A large part of the Yak-38M design would end up in the Yak-41M which instead of having 2 nozzles, would instead pivot a much larger single engine exhaust while still retaining the 2 lift engines at the front and unlike the Yak-38M it was supersonic capable. In the | + | The Yak-38M was seen as a stepping stone to a better VTOL aircraft by the Yakovlev Design Bureau. A large part of the Yak-38M design would end up in the Yak-41M which instead of having 2 nozzles, would instead pivot a much larger single engine exhaust while still retaining the 2 lift engines at the front, and unlike the Yak-38M it was supersonic capable. In the Western world it was known as the Yak-141 while inside the Soviet military it was the Yak-41M. When the Cold War ended and funding for the project was cut Yakovlev looked for other companies that would like to enter a partnership. In 1991 Yakovlev would enter a partnership with Lockheed-Martin and due to this relationship officially change the designation of the 2 flying prototypes to Yak-141. Lockheed-Martin would end up using the experience they gained from this on their X-35 plane which would end up being the F-35 family of planes, the F-35B is the one that has the general engine layout of the Yak-141. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 1 December 2020
Contents
Description
The Yak-38M is a rank VI Soviet jet fighter
with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".
General info
Flight performance
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 1,190 | 1,186 | 12500 | 39.6 | 40.7 | 87.3 | 78.7 | 520 |
| Upgraded | 1,205 | 1,197 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 124.5 | 102.4 | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 1265 | 500 | N/A | 650 | 500 | ~11 | ~5 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 650 | < 850 | < 920 | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic Mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
| Tumansky R-28V-300 (main) | 1 | 7,240 kg | 502 kg/m2 | |||
| RD-38 (lift jets) | 2 | |||||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | 7m fuel | 20m fuel | 23m fuel | ||
| 1,420 kg (main) | Vectored-thrust low-bypass turbofan | 8,077 kg | 9,631 kg | 9,960 kg | 10,300 kg | |
| 210 kg (lift jet) | Axial-flow turbojet | |||||
| Maximum main engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio in level flight @ 0 m (100%) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 7m fuel | 20m fuel | 23m fuel | MTOW |
| Stationary | 7,120 kgf | N/A | 0.88 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Optimal | 7,120 kgf (0 km/h) |
N/A | 0.88 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Maximum lift engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio in VTOL (all 3 engines) @ 0 m (100%) | |||||
| Stationary | 3,230 kgf | N/A | 1.68 | 1.41 | 1.36 | 1.31 |
Survivability and armour
The Yak-38 has no armour. It is a fairly large target with the entire fuselage being taken up with engines and fuel tanks.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Yak-38M is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- Without offensive armament
- 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, wing-mounted (160 rpg)
Suspended armament
The Yak-38M can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
- 4 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total)
- 10 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
- 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs + 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,500 kg total)
- 64 x S-5KP rockets
- 64 x S-5KP rockets
- 96 x S-5KP rockets
- 40 x S-8M rockets
- 2 x S-24B rockets
- 4 x S-24B rockets
- 32 x S-5KP rockets + 2 x S-24B rockets
- 2 x R-60 missiles
- 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total) + 2 x R-60 missiles
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 2 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 32 x S-5KP rockets
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 64 x S-5KP rockets
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 2 x S-24B rockets
- 2 x Kh-23M missiles
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Compressor | Fuselage repair | Gun pod VSPU-36 | FAB-250 | UB-16 | |
| II | New boosters | Airframe | Gun pod UPK-23-250 | FAB-500 | UB-32 | R-60 |
| III | Wings repair | G-suit | Offensive 23 mm | X-23M | B-8M1 | |
| IV | Engine | Cover | New 23 mm cannons | C-24 | ||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- VTOL capabilities
- Numerous payload options
- Offensive 23mm cannons have a very high fire rate
Cons:
- Subsonic
- Offensive 23mm cannon has low ammo for its fire rate, trigger discipline is required
- Offensive 23mm cannon is a Tier III modification
History
Devblog
Although Soviet engineers were experimenting with VTOL fixed wing aircraft design since the early 1960's, it wasn't until December 1967 before a formal order to develop a light VTOL strike aircraft as well as a corresponding trainer version was issued. As a result, engineers at the Yakovlev design bureau began work on the new aircraft in the late 1960's, basing their design on experience gained from developing the preceding Yak-36 - an early VTOL demonstration design.
The new aircraft, designated Yak-36M, was being developed for immediate frontline service, operating both from land bases as well as aircraft-carrying ships. The aircraft's primary role was that of a strike aircraft, engaging ground and surface targets while also being suited to intercept enemy aircraft and helicopters if necessary.
Not too long after work on the project began, the first prototype saw completion and conducted its maiden flight in December 1970. Subsequent prototypes and trials continued testing the aircraft's performance, particularly its novel VTOL capabilities. By 1973, the aircraft was considered ready and serial production commenced.
After some further testing and crew training, the aircraft officially entered service with the Soviet Navy in August 1977, receiving the designation Yak-38. By 1982, over 140 Yak-38's were built, all of which served aboard the then new Kiev-class aircraft carriers. In the mid 1980's, the modernized Yak-38M version came into service, most prominently featuring more powerful engines as well as other improvements. About 50 Yak-38M's were built before the type was ultimately decommissioned in 1991.
Further development
The Yak-38M was seen as a stepping stone to a better VTOL aircraft by the Yakovlev Design Bureau. A large part of the Yak-38M design would end up in the Yak-41M which instead of having 2 nozzles, would instead pivot a much larger single engine exhaust while still retaining the 2 lift engines at the front, and unlike the Yak-38M it was supersonic capable. In the Western world it was known as the Yak-141 while inside the Soviet military it was the Yak-41M. When the Cold War ended and funding for the project was cut Yakovlev looked for other companies that would like to enter a partnership. In 1991 Yakovlev would enter a partnership with Lockheed-Martin and due to this relationship officially change the designation of the 2 flying prototypes to Yak-141. Lockheed-Martin would end up using the experience they gained from this on their X-35 plane which would end up being the F-35 family of planes, the F-35B is the one that has the general engine layout of the Yak-141.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| USSR jet aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Bereznyak-Isayev | BI |
| Yakovlev | Yak-15 · Yak-15P · Yak-17 · Yak-23 · Yak-28B · Yak-30D · Yak-38 · Yak-38M · Yak-141 |
| Mikoyan-Gurevich | MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l) · MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISh · MiG-17 · MiG-17AS · MiG-19PT |
| MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis | |
| MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD · MiG-27M · MiG-27K | |
| MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT | |
| Lavochkin | La-174 · La-15 · La-200 |
| Sukhoi | Su-9 · Su-11 |
| Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK · Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3 | |
| Su-24M | |
| Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39 | |
| Su-27 · Su-27SM | |
| Su-34 | |
| Ilyushin | IL-28 · IL-28Sh |
| Tupolev | Tu-14T |
