The Yak-50 was a redesigned version of the Yak-18PS which had only been flown in prototype form. Substantial changes were made including strengthened wings and a stressed skin semi-monocoque fuselage. It was in production from 1973 until 1986 and won the world aerobatic championships on at least five occasions. Some examples have a two-bladed prop and others have three. A substantial number remain airworthy with a large number now in the United States.

                                  RA-3446K                c/n                             Russia  Photo: Henk Wadman

Single seat aerobatic aircraft first flown in 1972

Engine: 355hp(264kW) Vedeneev M-14P                                                                                         Length: 25’2"(7.67m)                                                                                            Height: 8’0"(2.43m)Wingspan: 31’2"(9.5m)                                                                                                  No.built: 312 Range: 242miles(390km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 175mph(281kmh) Empty weight: 1720lb(780kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 2017lb(915kg)

                          YL-YAK       c/n                  Photo: John Chalmers                            

N75YK                   c/n 750503