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Yakovlev Yak-50

Trainer · Cold War (1970–1991)

Yakovlev Yak-50 — Trainer
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The Yakovlev Yak-50 aerobatic aircraft is a single-seat all-metal low-wing monoplane with retractable main wheels and exposed tail wheel. The control surfaces are fabric-covered to save weight. The aircraft is not equipped with flaps.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Trainer
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
268 kW
Length (ft)
25
Wingspan (ft)
31
Empty Weight (lb)
1687
MTOW (lb)
1984
Service Ceiling (ft)
18045
Range (mi)
308
Max Speed (mph)
199