1982 Yakovlev YAK-52 for sale

1982 Yakovlev YAK-52

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
$57,826below typical asking range
Location Lee-On-The-Solent, England, United Kingdom
Total Time 898 hrs
Engine SMOH 380 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 844906
Reg # LY-RED
Engine Vedeneyev M-14P
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
ICAO Type YK52
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Avionics/Radios

Description

We re pleased to offer LY-RED, a Yakovlev Yak-52 in excellent condition, to be delivered with a fresh annual inspection completed by Termikas this October/November the leading specialists in Yak maintenance. LY-RED presents beautifully inside and out. Its bold, standout red paint work is fitting to the 52 s design. A superb example of this rugged, Soviet-era military trainer. The Yak-52 is known for its aerobatic performance, responsive handling and solid design the 52 s are now used for both leisure and competition flying. LY-RED reflects all of these qualities, while also benefitting from several recent updates, including newly upholstered seats and a cockpit that presents very well with new avionics which include a Becker COM and a Garmin GTX 328 transponder. The Yak-52 is instantly recognisable with the sound of the nine cylinder M14P radial engine, RED has 380 hours on the engine and just 200 on the prop. Aircraft has been reduced due to the purchase of another aircraft. Airplane time state: Airframe hours: 898 - 398 since overhaul Engine model: Vedeneyev M-14P Engine hours: 380 (Overhauled 2003) Propeller model: MTV-9-K-C Prop. hours: 200 (Overhauled 2011) Annual due: Annual from Termikas completed in Oct 2025.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

MTV-9-K-C Overhauled 2011

Exterior

work is fitting to the 52’s design

Inspection

Sold with New Permit

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
AT Aviation Sales
planecheck.com
$45,867 *
€ 40,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
Call for Price
AT Aviation
controller.com
$57,826
$57,975
AT Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$58,575 *
AUD $83,582
Listing Source
controlleremea.co.uk
$58,832 *
GBP £43,589

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Yakovlev YAK-52

This 1982 Yakovlev YAK-52 (LY-RED) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 898 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 YAK-52 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $6,079 to $129,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $57,826.

The YAK-52 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 300 nm (556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 898 hours
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Yakovlev YAK-52 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Max Speed
154 kts (285 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
13,100 ft (3,993 m)
Max Weight
2,877 lbs (1,305 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
360 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

YAKOVLEV Yak-52

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the YAKOVLEV Yak-52. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (LY-RED) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lee-On-The-Solent, England, United Kingdom

GB

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check LY-RED against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

61 price events · sources: controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, planecheck.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $65,000–$76,002.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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