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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Yakovlev Yak-141
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1987
- Crew1
- Primary Rolesupersonic VTOL fleet defence fighter
- Generation4th generation
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypeTumansky R-79V-300
- Engine ModelTumansky R-79V-300 (main) and RKBM RD-41 lift jets
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)78
- Thrust (afterburner, each)147
- Thrust-to-Weight0.9
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringYes
- Internal Fuel2,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed2,100 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)2 Mach
- Cruise Speed1,500 km/h
- Stall Speed250 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,500 m
- Ferry Range2,100 km
- Combat Radius500 km
- Rate of Climb250 m/s
- G-Limit9
- Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length18.36 m
- Wingspan9.5 m
- Height4.5 m
- Wing Area30
- Empty Weight8,000 kg
- Loaded Weight11,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight13,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints4
- Weapons Payload3,000 kg
- Internal Gun1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 autocannon with 120 rounds
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- Radarpulse-Doppler radar (proposed)
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteYes
- Helmet-Mounted SightYes
- Tactical DatalinkYes
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built4
- Operators1
- Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1991
- Production Start1987
- Production End1991
- Operational StatusCancelled, no operational service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
- 1991Production ended
39
years in service
4
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
130AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS23COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS1030RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS774PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
The ability to direct engine thrust in varying directions to control aircraft attitude or trajectory.
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