The Yak-52 was a dual control trainer version of the Yak-50 with a shorter wingspan and a redesigned tricycle undercarriage. It can be operated with skis. Production was undertaken by IAv Bacau in Romania and when this company became Aerostar in 1991 they produced a version powered by a 300hp(223kW) Lycoming. Large numbers of Yak-52’s remain active.

                                  RA-3411K                c/n                             Russia  Photo: Henk Wadman

2 seat trainer first flown in 1979

Engine: 355hp(264kW) Vedeneev M-14P                                                                                         Length: 25’5"(7.74m)                                                                                            Height: 9’8"(2.94m)Wingspan: 30’6"(9.29m)                                                                                             No.built: 1700+ Range: 317miles(510km)                                                               Cruising speed: 160mph(257kmh) Empty weight: 2293lb(1040kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 2844lb(1290kg)

A number of Yak-52's have been converted to tailwheel configuration in the United States as the Yak-52TW and an example is shown below.

N718PH               c/n 0312503                             

N22154               c/n 899414                                

N520CP                c/n 899804                              

Yakovlev Yak-52 Side view 1/144 scale

Side view 1/108 scale

Side view 1/72 scale