Yakovlev
Yakovlev Yak-152
The Yakovlev Yak‑152 is a modern primary trainer developed by the Russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev, built to replace aging Soviet‑era trainers in both civil and military flight schools. Development began in 2006 under the designation “Yak‑152M,” and the prototype first flew on 30 September 2016, demonstrating Yakovlev’s ambition to provide a cost‑effective, low‑maintenance platform for ab initio instruction. Powered by a single Rotax 912iS 100‑horse‑power diesel engine, the Yak‑152 offers fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and the ability to operate on readily available aviation gasoline, simplifying logistics for training units. Its airframe incorporates composite materials and a semi‑monocoque aluminum‑alloy structure, delivering a light yet robust platform with a maximum take‑off weight of roughly 1,200 kg. The cockpit features dual digital glass displays, a modern avionics suite compatible with NATO standards, and fully redundant flight control systems, enabling students to transition smoothly to more advanced aircraft. Significantly, the Yak‑152 has been adopted by the Russian Air Force, the Russian Ministry of Defence’s Central Flight Training Center, and several foreign operators, marking a strategic shift toward domestically produced, environmentally conscious trainers that streamline pilot pipelines and lower operational costs across the aviation community.
