The Yak-38 Forger features a comparatively long and relatively slim fuselage as may be seen here.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38 - РоссияRussia - 1970

A trio of Yak-38s aboard a Kiev-class anti-submarine carrier, a cannon pod being seen on the outboard starboard pylon of the aircraft in the foreground.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38 - РоссияRussia - 1970

A Yak-38 approaching its carrier with lift engine intake doors open. The Yak-38 does not appear to possess a serious air defence role, lacking a nose radar, although it is presumably intended for use against shadowing maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38 - РоссияRussia - 1970

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38 - РоссияRussia - 1970

Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger-A

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38 - РоссияRussia - 1970

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38 - РоссияRussia - 1970

Двухместный Як-38МУ
The tandem two-seat Forger-B conversion training version with elongated nose, two examples of which are deployed aboard each carrier.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-38У - РоссияRussia - 1972