Steam News22 September 20259mo ago

Grab a 30% Discount on the Yak-38 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

The Yak-38 was the only Soviet VTOL aircraft to see mass production. It first took off and hovered over ground on September 22nd, 1970.

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changed30% discount on the Yak-38!The premium Yak-38 can be purchased at a 30% discount for 6,237 Golden Eagles.

addedAbout this aircraftThe Yak-38 offers a rare playstyle, as it can be used both as a plane and helicopter through hovering! It can’t compete with the best fighters in regards to agility, but it does excel in attacking ground targets. It can accelerate quickly, can equip a wide range of weapons and features a ballistic computer to help aim guns and rockets.

The Yak-38 was the only Soviet VTOL aircraft to see mass production. It first took off and hovered over ground on September 22nd, 1970. This light carrier-based attack aircraft was intended for service on aircraft carriers with the goal of hitting surface and ground targets during the day in normal weather conditions.

30% discount on the Yak-38!

The premium Yak-38 can be purchased at a 30% discount for 6,237 Golden Eagles.

When: From September 22nd (11:00 GMT) until September 25th (11:00 GMT).

Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

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About this aircraft

The Yak-38 offers a rare playstyle, as it can be used both as a plane and helicopter through hovering! It can’t compete with the best fighters in regards to agility, but it does excel in attacking ground targets. It can accelerate quickly, can equip a wide range of weapons and features a ballistic computer to help aim guns and rockets.

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Steam News / 22 September 2025

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