Yakovlev Yak-50 Aircraft
The Yakovlev Yak-50 is a single-seat Soviet aerobatic aircraft for buyers who want raw radial-engine aerobatic character rather than practical touring. It is a specialist warbird/aerobatic asset, and condition, engine support, airframe fatigue, parts path, and pilot fit are the real buying questions. Compared with an Extra or modern aerobatic aircraft, the Yak-50 is more vintage and support-specific; compared with a Yak-52, it is the single-seat performance-focused sibling.
5 used Yakovlev Yak-50 aircraft for sale · 1-seat · Reference price ~$120,000 ($75,000–$220,000) · updated 20 hours ago
Yakovlev Yak-50 Specifications
Model specThe Yakovlev Yak-50 is a 1-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 150 kt (278 km/h), a range of 267 nm (494 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Yakovlev Yak-50 for Sale
Yakovlev Yak-50 asking prices range from $65,663 to $98,879, with a median of $80,027 (market reference $120,000).
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How much does a Yakovlev Yak-50 cost? Used Yak-50 prices: $65K – $98K, average $81K (median $80K); market reference $120K, across 4 priced of 5 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-50
Buying a Yakovlev Yak-50 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Yakovlev Yak-50
Is the Yak-50 a two-seat trainer?
Is it practical for touring?
What should buyers check on a Yak-50?
Yakovlev Yak-50 Inventory by Country
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| United States | 1 |
Yakovlev Yak-50 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Yakovlev Yak-50 by Decade
| 1980s | 2 |
Yakovlev Yak-50 Safety Record
Across all Yak-50 variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2007–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
3
Total Events
2
Incidents
0
Serious
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Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2025 | Hayward, CA | Minor | — |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Watsonville, CA | Incident | The Yak-50 pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing and maneuvering. Contributing to th… |
| Oct 06, 2007 | El Cajon, CA | Incident | The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of another airplane and his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiing airp… |
NTSB records 2007–2025. Includes all Yakovlev Yak-50 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.