Military Trainers
Yakovlev Yak-18T
ICAO: Y18T
Overview
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a tandem-seat training aircraft introduced in the 1970s. Designed for primary pilot instruction and aerobatics, it features rugged construction and responsive handling. The aircraft remains popular in civilian and military flying clubs.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Vedeneyev M-14P
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 360 hp · 268 kW
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 2 ft 4 in · 0.70 m
- Cabin height
- 3 ft 7 in · 1.10 m
- Cabin length
- 3 ft 3 in · 1.00 m
- Exterior length
- 25 ft 5 in · 7.74 m
- Tail height
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.70 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 2 ft 11 in · 0.90 m
- Wing span
- 31 ft 2 in · 9.50 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,900 lb · 1,300 kg
- Max landing weight
- 2,900 lb · 1,300 kg
- Max payload
- 650 lb · 300 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 30 gal · 100 L · 100 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 154 kt · 177 mph · 285 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 49 kt · 56 mph · 91 km/h
- Range
- 300 nm · 350 mi · 560 km
- Fuel burn
- —
- Ceiling
- 13,000 ft · 4,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,350 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 590 ft · 180 m
- Landing distance
- 970 ft · 300 m
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Operational Context
Yakovlev Yak-52 — primary trainer and aerobatic aircraft
The Yak-52 first flew in 1976 and entered service soon after. It was developed as a successor to earlier Yak trainers, with improved systems and reliability. The airframe features a low wing and retractable landing gear.
A Vedeneyev radial piston engine producing approximately 360 horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 155 knots (287 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 2,900 pounds (1,315 kg).
The Yak-52 has been widely exported and remains active in aerobatic and training roles. Its robust construction supports intensive flight school use. Many examples continue flying decades after introduction.
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