Yakovlev Yak-52 Private ZU-CWJ
- Manufacturer:
- Yakovlev
- Type / Model:
- Yak-52
- Registration:
- ZU-CWJ
- Colour Scheme:
- Private
- Location:
- Virginia Beach, South Africa
- Photographer:
- Gerard Griessel
- Date Taken:
- 04/05/2012
- Image ID:
- #227609
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4451 x 2967
- Image Description:
- This Yak 52 had an engine failure and made an emergency landing on a beach just East of Virginia Airport. The landing was done with gear up. The prop struck sand and shattered, but thankfully pilot and passenger escaped without injury
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Aircraft Data
The Yak-52 is based on the Yak-50. Key difference are a tandem cockpit and tricycle undercarriage. Designed as a basic trainer for the Soviet Air Force, many examples are now used as sport aircraft in the west. Still produced in Romania by Aerostar
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soviet Union | 1976 | 1800 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 0 |
Power
Uses the M-14P rated at 360hp/266kW
| Engine Count | 1 | |
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* Was originally designed by Ivchenko, but production taken over ny Vedeneyev.
Dimensions
| Length | 7.75 m. 25 ft. 5 in. |
| Wing Span | 9.3 m. 30 ft. 6 in. |
| Height | 2.59 m. 8 ft. 6 in. |
| Empty Weight | 1001 kg. 2205 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 1291 kg. 2844 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 237 kph 147 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 206 kph 128 mph |
| Ceiling | 3992.88 m. 13100 ft. |
| Normal Range | 509 275 nm km. |
| Max Range |
1852
1000
nm
km.
when equipped with long range fuel |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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