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Yakovlev Yak-141
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YakovlevYak-141

Air Superiority Fighters · Russia · 1987
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YakovlevYak-141

Yakovlev Yak-141
Yakovlev Yak-141 Photo: Maarten from Netherlands · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
70
Speed
65
Radar & Avionics
50
Range
40
Stealth
20
Survivability
55
Reliability
30
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
25
Origin Russia
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraCold War
In service1987–1991
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
23/30
Cold War
130/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
70
Speed
65
Radar & Avionics
50
Range
40
Stealth
20
Survivability
55
Reliability
30
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Yakovlev Yak-141
Country
Production
1987–1991
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ 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
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢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
  1. 1987Production started
  2. 1991Production ended
39
years in service
4
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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