_{^{YAK 52   YAK 18 T   YAK 52 W  YAK 52 TW  YAK50,55.55M  YAK3,9&11}}

Yak 52 aircraft are produced  by Aerostar SA in Romania.  Over 1800 52's have been produced to date starting with production in 1978_^.

There are approximately 50 Yaks in Australia comprising the Standard Yak 52, 50 ,54, 55, 55M, 18T, 11,  3, 9  the new 52W and two 52TW's.

The Yak 52 is  a very sturdy and dependable aircraft.  As a basic trainer it is a very responsive and forgiving aircraft.  It is fully aerobatic with most airframes being +7 / -5 g but some +5 / -3 g aircraft are still available.

The Yak 52 has been the primary Soviet military and aerobatic trainer since 1979.  It is still used in most the former Soviet States with air clubs and with the government.  They are currently in service with the Vietnamese Hungarian and Romanian Airforces as a basic trainer  and have now spread world-wide, being used as aerobatic trainers and private enjoyment machines in the United States, Europe, England ,Australia and New Zealand

See below for more information on the Yak family..

YAK 52    YAK 18 T    YAK 52 W    YAK 52 TW    YAK50,55.55M        YAK3, 9 & 11