Yakovlev Yak-50 (1975)

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Yak-50

Type	Trainer/aerobatic aircraft
Manufacturer	Yakovlev
Maiden flight	1975
Produced	1975-1985
Number built	312
Developed from	Yakovlev Yak-18
Variants	Yakovlev Yak-52

The single-seat Yakovlev Yak-50 aerobatic aircraft is an 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. The engine may the Vedeneyev M14P, M14PF or M14R, producing between 360 and 450 hp. The undercarriage, brakes and engine starter are operated by compressed air, replenished by an engine-driven compressor. The reservoirs are contained within the fuselage aft of the firewall in the front of the same compartment occupied by the fuel tanks. It had exceptionally fine handling characteristics enhanced by low weight and relatively high power. A tough and highly agile airframe - the type was twice World Aerobatic Champion. It was used as a military trainer by several countries. Only a few (approx. 84) are left in flying condition.

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General characteristics

Crew: one, pilot
Length: ()
Wingspan: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
Height: ()
Wing area: 15.00 m² (161.4 ft²)
Empty weight: 765 kg (348 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 900 kg (450 lb)
Powerplant: 1× Vedeneyev M14P, M14PF or M14R 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 269/298/336 kW (360/400/450 hp)