![]() ![]() Forger model in 1/72 scale The Yakolev Yak-38, NATO Codename "FORGER", was a VTOL aircraft designed to be operated from the first true Soviet aircraft carriers. Experience of Yakovlev in the 1960's was used in this plane, with the first YAK-36 FREEHAND... The Forger was
a first step, testing being done on board of the Kiev carrier. When discovered
in the seventies, it was considered a serious threat for Nato.
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![]() Hobbycraft of Canada has issued in the eighties a 1/72 kit of the "Forger A" and it is not accurate. (Many years later AMODEL issued a much more accurate short-run kit) Without major re-working, it will not really be accurate, so best to limit the amount of work. The wing was slightly converted, with and the nose wheel and main undercarriage made much smaller. One of the problems is the wrong shape of the radar-nose and the fuselage. Also, the undercarriage as supplied
is far too "high" and the wheels are too large.
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References:
- Air international vol 31, page 84 - Yakovlev's V/STOL fighters, Aerofax, USA |
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Created January 26, 2001,
Update July 2015 |