Yakovlev Yak-52 vs North American T-6 Texan
The North American T-6 Texan (Harvard) and Yakovlev Yak-52 are the two most popular radial warbird trainers — the T-6 the big American WWII advanced trainer, the Yak-52 the accessible Soviet aerobatic trainer.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking
- $75,659
- Range
- $39,618–$122,970
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1980–2001
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking
- $259,000
- Range
- $135,940–$352,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1940–1958
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Yakovlev Yak-52 | North American T-6 Texan |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 4 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 3 | — |
| Fatalities | 3 | — |
| % Fatal | 75% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Yakovlev Yak-52 | North American T-6 TEXAN |
|---|---|---|
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| Price Range | $39,618 – $122,970 | $135,940 – $352,000 |
| Category | Warbirds | Warbirds |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 100 kts (185 km/h) | 126 kts (233 km/h) |
| Range | 300 nm (556 km) | 630 nm (1,167 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,877 lbs (1,305 kg) | 5,617 lbs (2,548 kg) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Yakovlev Yak-52 or North American T-6 Texan?
Bottom line: Choose the T-6 Texan for WWII heritage, a big radial and the warbird-airshow standard; choose the Yak-52 for lower acquisition/operating cost, aerobatic agility and easier ownership. T-6 = heritage/presence; Yak-52 = accessible/aerobatic.
Pick the Yak-52 if…
- Budget matters — from $39,618 vs $135,940, you save ~$96,322.
- More inventory — 18 listings vs 1.
Pick the T-6 Texan if…
- Faster cruise — 126 kts vs 100 kts.
- Longer range — 630 nm vs 300 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.