1996 Yakovlev Yak-52
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Romanian built 1996 Yakovlev Yak 52. Registration ZK-YKA. S/N 9611907.
Airframe and Engine 1075.1 hours. Factory radio functions perfectly. Garmin GTX 335/345 ADSB transponder. Factory long range behind seat fuel tank. Display smoke system. Yak sack. Barsal lined canvas canopy cover, white with red star. Auto plug conversion. New shutter to cowling cushion ring from M-14P unfitted. Other new spares come with the aircraft, all sourced from M-14P. Factory cockpit liners are in very good condition. Fresh annual completed in March 2024. Hoses have been replaced. Paint and control surface fabric in excellent condition. Wing spar AD was completed when it was built in the factory. It's a young Yak (1996).
The aircraft has been in constant operation for many years with the Redstar Aerobatic team. Currently hangared in New Plymouth. Beautiful example of an amazing aircraft.
Happy to assist in arranging freight if the aircraft was purchased by an overseas buyer. Beautiful example of an amazing aircraft. For questions or enquiries please email. Almost entirely original paint. Checkers have been added. Fabric control surfaces are excellent. Factory long range fuel tank, display smoke system, Barsal lined canvas canopy cover white with red star.
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
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$120,000
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New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$83,397
$83,258
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New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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About This Yakovlev Yak-52
This 1996 Yakovlev Yak-52 (ZK-YKA) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 1,075 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 above the market average at $120,000.
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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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (ZK-YKA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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New Zealand
NZ
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