It arrived to New Zealand in 2011. Dual rotor, axial flow, high bypass ratio turbofan. Thrust range: 18,500Ib to 34,000Ib. The Yakevlov Yak-52 is a primary trainer that was developed in the late 1970s for Soviet Russia’s military.

The Yakovlev Yak-52 (Russian: Яковлев Як-52) is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976. It was produced in Romania from 1977 to 1998 by Aerostar, as Iak-52, which gained manufacturing rights under agreement within the former …

The Yak-52 team was originally formed in the early 1980’s with two Yak-52’s doing displays at small air events. This grew to four as more Yak-52’s came into the country. The team currently comprises of nine aircraft; their signature move a nine-ship formation loop!

The Russian-designed Yakovlev 52 has a maximum speed of 261mph and a climb rate of 1400ft per minute and is one of the world's most responsive and agile aircraft. We can't wait to see the NZ Yak Formation Aerobatic Team put them through their paces!

This page will follow the Yak-52 team with updates on where/when they will be displaying.

Like most Russian aircraft, the Yak-52 is a rugged design, capable of operating in the extreme temperatures of Siberia whilst requiring minimal maintenance. The tricycle landing gear is retractable but remains exposed in-flight providing protection to the airframe should a …

2014年9月20日 · Renown New Zealand warbird pilot Brett Emeny puts his Yakovlev Yak-52 trainer through its (aerobatic) paces during a display at a New Zealand Warbirds airsho...

2019年1月26日 · This blog started off by focussing on NZ's smaller 3rd level airlines, past and present. It has evolved to trying to present some record of NZ's domestic airline operations and some of the larger charter operators, interesting NZ international airliner movements and photos I have taken around the country.

The Yakovlev Yak-52 ZK-ADM 2 (c/n 833601) I believe it obtained its NZ CofA on Thursday. I captured it arriving back, joining overhead, at Rangiora this afternoon with Ian and Lachie flying. It arrived in NZ marked as RA-3490K in March this year having been listed to the ZK-ADM Syndicate on 06-03-2017.

2016年1月16日 · There were four Yak 52s at Matamata, including two that were new to me. ZK-KEV2 is our latest Yak 52, owned by Kevin Jane of Thames and first registered on 22/4/15. I understand that it is based at Pauanui. It carries a hornet logo on the nose and the tail, and has also recently acquired a hammer and sickle.