The Yakovlev Yak-141 was the Soviet Union’s ambitious attempt at building a supersonic vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter, designed to rival the F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18. Capable of carrier ...

This article explores five of the worst fighters in history. The Soviet Yakovlev Yak-38 suffered from poor handling due to its VTOL design flaws and was prone to engine failure, limiting its ...