Yakovlev Yak-52 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
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.
2 used Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft for sale in Australia · 2-seat · $6,031–$129,900 · market reference $190,000 · updated yesterday
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
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 2 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:
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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 |
Yakovlev Yak-52 by Decade
| 1980s | 2 |
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.