Yakovlev YAK-18T Aircraft under $500,000
3 used Yakovlev YAK-18T aircraft for sale under $500,000 · $46K – $103K · updated 8 hours ago
About the Yakovlev YAK-18T
The Yakovlev Yak-18T is a rugged, four-seat radial-engined aircraft — a roomy cabin tourer/trainer powered by the Vedeneyev M-14P radial, originally used for Aeroflot ab-initio training. Strongly built with genuine radial character and good load, it offers a distinctive, capable touring and training platform for buyers who appreciate Russian engineering and the sound of a big radial.
Yakovlev YAK-18T Specifications
Model specThe Yakovlev YAK-18T is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 313 nm (580 km).
3 Yakovlev YAK-18T For Sale
There are currently 3 used Yakovlev YAK-18T for sale, ranging from $46,155 to $103,850, with a median asking price of $75,003.
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How much does a Yakovlev YAK-18T cost? Used YAK-18T prices: $46K – $103K, average $75K (median $75K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Yakovlev YAK-18T
When buying a Yakovlev YAK-18T, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Yakovlev YAK-18T by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Yakovlev YAK-18T by Decade
| 1970s | 3 |
Yakovlev YAK-18T Safety Record
Across all YAK-18T variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1996–1996. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 1996 | BERLIN, NJ | Fatal (2) | an inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil… |
NTSB records 1996–1996. Includes all Yakovlev YAK-18T variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.