AerostarExperimental & kit · Fixed-wing · Romania
Yak-52
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 360 hp268 kW
- Cruise
- 103 kt190 km/h
- US register
- 117 aircraft117 aircraft
About the Yak-52
The Aerostar (2) Yak-52 is a Soviet-designed primary trainer featuring a single radial engine and a tandem-seat configuration. Built to accommodate two occupants, it functions primarily as an aerobatic training aircraft suited for preparing military and civilian sport pilots.
Originating from a single-seat competition ancestor, the type was manufactured under agreement in Romania for decades. The layout incorporates numerous elements reminiscent of postwar fighters, including a pneumatic actuation system and an oil setup that permits brief inverted flight. Operators range from international sport flying competitors to modern military defense forces utilizing the airframe for drone interception duties.
Engines fitted
40 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vedeneyev M14P | 350 hp | 40 |
This page covers the Aerostar YAK-52TD, YAK-52TW: the same aircraft under other designations.
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