1995 Yakovlev YAK-52

Aircraft Description This

1981 Yakovlev Yak-52 (LY-HOT)

is a beautifully preserved example of the legendary Soviet-built aerobatic and training aircraft. Currently based in

Sion, Switzerland, this Yak-52 has been

privately owned, hangared, and maintained to a high standard by

Termikas, one of Europe’s most respected Yak specialists. Featuring a

rare flush-rivet fuselage, all

Airworthiness Directives

completed (including

spar reinforcement and elevator shielding

), and the removal of old heavy radios to reduce weight, this aircraft offers both authenticity and performance. A

luggage compartment

has been added for practicality—making it one of the more versatile examples available. Powered by a robust

Vedeneyev M14P

9-cylinder radial engine (overhauled in 2015, only 72 hours since overhaul) paired with a

Whirlwind V530TA-D35 composite propeller

(overhauled in 2019), the Yak delivers smooth power and that unmistakable radial sound. Airworthiness is valid until

July 2026, with hoses certified until

January 2028. The cockpit features

Becker 8.33 radio,

Trig Mode-S transponder, and

USB connection, with covers, tow bar, and two parachutes included. Finished in a

classic grey livery

with a

red nose and tail stripes, LY-HOT embodies both historical charm and operational reliability — a rare opportunity to own a

fully airworthy warbird

in excellent condition.