One of two prototypes (temporarily designated Yak-141, correct designation Yak-41M) of the supersonic successor to the Yak-38. It is preserved at the Central Museum of the Air Forces, Monino. Only three were built, one of which was used for ground testing.

The Yak-141 'Freestyle was intended as a supersonic, VTOL aircraft for air defence of the Soviet fleet. Four prototypes were produced before the program was cancelled with this example making the first (conventional) flight and the first vertical landing on a carrier. It is now on display at the Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino.