Yakovlev YAK-18T Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
The Yakovlev Yak-18T is a rugged, four-seat radial-engined aircraft — a roomy cabin tourer/trainer powered by the Vedeneyev M-14P radial, originally used for Aeroflot ab-initio training. Strongly built with genuine radial character and good load, it offers a distinctive, capable touring and training platform for buyers who appreciate Russian engineering and the sound of a big radial.
4 used Yakovlev YAK-18T aircraft for sale 1970s · 4-seat · Reference price ~$120,000 ($70,000–$220,000) · updated 14 hours ago
Yakovlev YAK-18T Specifications
Model specThe Yakovlev YAK-18T is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 313 nm (580 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
Yakovlev YAK-18T for Sale
Yakovlev YAK-18T asking prices range from $45,703 to $102,833, with a median of $82,898 (market reference $120,000).
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How much does a Yakovlev YAK-18T cost? Used YAK-18T prices: $45K – $102K, average $78K (median $82K); market reference $120K, across 4 priced of 4 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Yakovlev YAK-18T
Buying a Yakovlev YAK-18T comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Yakovlev YAK-18T Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Esow | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
Yakovlev YAK-18T by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Yakovlev YAK-18T
| 1993 YAK-18T | $1,135,422 |
| 1979 YAK-18T | $100,184 |
Yakovlev YAK-18T Safety Record
Across all YAK-18T variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1996–1996. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
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Total Events
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Incidents
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Serious
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Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 1996 | BERLIN, NJ | Fatal (2) | an inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil… |
NTSB records 1996–1996. Includes all Yakovlev YAK-18T variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.