1982 Yakovlev YAK-52
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
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
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AT Aviation Sales
planecheck.com
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$45,867 *
€ 40,000
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United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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Lee On The Solent, United Kingdom | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
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AT Aviation
controller.com
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$57,826
$57,975
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Lee-On-The-Solent, England, United Kingdom | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AT Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$58,575 *
AUD $83,582
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Lee-On-The-Solent, England, United Kingdom | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
controlleremea.co.uk
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$58,832 *
GBP £43,589
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Lee-On-The-Solent, England, United Kingdom | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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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.
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Yakovlev YAK-52 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (LY-RED) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Lee-On-The-Solent, England, United Kingdom
GB
Seller reported 102 more aircraft in England →Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Price History
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.