Yakovlev Yak-52 Aircraft
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is the famous tandem two-seat radial military primary trainer — and one of the most popular and accessible warbird/aerobatic aircraft in the world. Powered by the Vedeneyev M-14P radial, strongly built and fully aerobatic, it offers genuine warbird character (radial sound, military pedigree, formation flying) at a fraction of the cost of a fighter warbird. The tailwheel **Yak-52TW** conversion adds conventional gear. Thousands were built, giving it a strong parts and community base.
21 used Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft for sale · 2-seat · $6,031–$129,900 · market reference $190,000 · updated 10 hours ago
Yakovlev Yak-52 Specifications
Model specThe Yakovlev Yak-52 is a 2-seat warbirds with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 300 nm (556 km), and a useful load of 800 lbs (363 kg).
Yakovlev Yak-52 for Sale
Browse all listings →Yakovlev Yak-52 asking prices range from $6,031 to $129,900, with a median of $76,000 (market reference $190,000).
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Yakovlev Yak-52 Price & Cost
How much does a Yakovlev Yak-52 cost? Used Yak-52 prices: $6K – $129K, average $76K (median $76K); market reference $190K, across 20 priced of 21 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-52
Buying a Yakovlev Yak-52 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-52
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Yakovlev Yak-52 Inventory by Country
| United States | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Lithuania | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Norway | 1 |
Yakovlev Yak-52 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Yakovlev Yak-52
| 1984 YAK-52 | $55,814 |
| 1981 YAK-52 | $68,605 |
Yakovlev Yak-52 Safety Record
Across all Yak-52 variants, 4 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1994–2012. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
4
Total Events
1
Incidents
0
Serious
3
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2012 | Loveland, CO | Incident | The pilot’s inadvertent closure of the pneumatic system valve, which resulted in the nose landing gear not fully extendi… |
| Sep 11, 2001 | Washington, CT | Fatal (1) | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, reduced visibility, and … |
| Feb 02, 1996 | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | Fatal (1) | Pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure t… |
| Nov 29, 1994 | CARUTHERSVILLE, MO | Fatal (1) | The insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot. |
NTSB records 1994–2012. Includes all Yakovlev Yak-52 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.