The Yakovlev Yak-38 was the Soviet Naval Aviation's only operational VTOL strike fighter aircraft, in addition to being its first operational carrier-based fixed-wing aircraft. It was developed for use on the Kiev-class aircraft carriers.
Armed with dual gunpods and to AtA missiles
Easy take off with VTOL
Really worked on details with this one. Any upvotes appreciated as I'm getting back into the swing on SimplesPlanes.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 24.0ft (7.3m)
- Length 46.2ft (14.1m)
- Height 16.8ft (5.1m)
- Empty Weight 11,346lbs (5,146kg)
- Loaded Weight 14,165lbs (6,425kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.951
- Wing Loading 71.7lbs/ft2 (350.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 197.5ft2 (18.4m2)
- Drag Points 5675
Parts
- Number of Parts 161
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 587
@XxcreedexX sure what's up
@ChiChiWerx agreed, the VTOL landings are difficult. Although, it is nice to do kind of a hybrid landing at low speeds. Thanks for playing with it though and glad you enjoyed.
Actually fairly realistic. I wish the dynamics in SP made it easier to land VTOL aircraft, but this one is fairly fun to wrestle with when attempting vertical landings. VTOL take offs and transition to forward flught is very easy, though.
Np@maverickvii
Thanks @himynameiswalrus , @pink , @jackthebestboss , @ephwurd , @taplanes , @siredmundallenby , @cadillace , @waemoth , @insertname . I appreciate the support!
@XxcreedexX here you go. It's essentially just a structural wing with control surfaces enabled and made semi-symmetric.
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/5Krjvb/Structural-Wing-with-Control-Surfaces