Yakovlev Yak-52

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12 May 2026 · © Old man

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Aircraft

Yak-52 YAK52

Soviet military-style, green with red star, yellow tail

N129GC

Registration

Manufacturer

Yakovlev

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Location

Fort Smith Regional Airport

FSM/KFSM

35.3366, -94.3674

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

Airport

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Aviation History

Iconic Soviet primary trainer, widely used for aerobatic competition and warbird displays; famous for robust construction and forgiving flight characteristics.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare as an active, flying warbird in the West, but still common in civilian ownership in the US and Europe.

Record Flights

No significant long-distance records; often seen at airshows and aerobatic meets worldwide.

Safety & Events

Occasional incidents due to aerobatic use, but generally considered safe with few major accidents.

Future Outlook

Many Yak-52s in private hands; likely to remain popular among warbird and aerobatic enthusiasts.

Specifications

Vedeneyev M-14P radial

Engine

9.30 m

Wingspan

7.75 m

Length

550 km

Range

190 km/h

Speed

2 (crew/trainers)

Capacity

1,305 kg

MTOW

2.70 m

Height

265 hp (197 kW, piston, not jet thrust)

Thrust

Not certified under modern ICAO noise standards (historic piston type)

Noise