Yak 52
Image from the 2016 Old Buckenham Air Show. The Yak 52 gave a tremendous display showing how agile it is with its many tight turns.
When the Russian Air Force wanted to train pilots for its legendary Migs, it needed an incredibly capable aircraft to teach the art of aerobatics and high speed manoeuvres. The answer, in 1976, was the Yak (short for Yakovlev) 52. This exceptionally strong aircraft was so good, it's still in use today as a trainer for military and civilian pilots. 360hp, 223 mph top speed and 340 mile range make it a very capable machine for flying into short airfields, but its aerobatic abilities are the stuff of legend.
When the Russian Air Force wanted to train pilots for its legendary Migs, it needed an incredibly capable aircraft to teach the art of aerobatics and high speed manoeuvres. The answer, in 1976, was the Yak (short for Yakovlev) 52. This exceptionally strong aircraft was so good, it's still in use today as a trainer for military and civilian pilots. 360hp, 223 mph top speed and 340 mile range make it a very capable machine for flying into short airfields, but its aerobatic abilities are the stuff of legend.
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Posted 02/08/2016 - 21:36
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A pal of mine had a share in a YAK. He took me up with him to do some aerobatics - fantastic. What a manouevreable aircraft!
Nice shot by the way.
Nice shot by the way.
Lots of gear - but not a lot of idea!
Posted 02/08/2016 - 21:52
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Very nice shot...well captured.
Karlo
Karlo
Posted 02/08/2016 - 23:10
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Thank you for the explanation too -- as well as appreciating a nice picture I now KNOW something new as well.
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