The Yakovlev YAK-141 (Freestyle) is a Soviet supersonic carrier borne multi-role STOVL fighter. It operates with lift engines in the forward fuselage and a vectoring nozzle on the main engine, placed well forward, between twin tail booms. The Yakovlev YAK-141 is powered by one MNPK 'Soyuz' R-79V-300 turbofan main engine and two RKBM RD-41 turbojets providing a top speed of Mach 1.7 and a maximum range of 700 km typically. Armaments consist of one Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1 30 mm cannon and up to 2600 kg of disposable stores carried on five hard points, one under the fuselage and four under the wings. Research YAK-141
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