Yakovlev Yak-36 'Forger'

Designer: Yakovlev Design Bureau

Manufacturer:

State Industries

Role:

Vertical Take Off and Landing Aircraft

Year Adopted:

1975

Operational Status:

Russia - In Service

Armament:

7,935 pounds of bombs and missiles
(3600 kg of bombs and missiles)

Engine:

1 x Lyulka AL-21 turbojet producing 17,985 pounds of thrust
2x Koliesov ZM turbojets producing 7875 pounds of thrust

Crew:

1 Pilot

Wingspan:

24 feet
(7.32 meters)

Length:

50 feet, 10 inches
(15.50 meters)

Height:

14 feet, 4 inches
(4.37 meters)

Maximum Speed:

608 miles per hour at sea level
(978 kilometers per hour at sea level)

Take-Off Weight:

25,795 lbs (loaded)
11,700 kg (loaded)