Beechcraft Baron vs Yak-52

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Picture of Beechcraft Baron
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
Picture of Yak-52
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 18.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 9.0 m â—‰
Operational range 1,745 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,005 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,432 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron
Wing area 15.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.7 m â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,015 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Yakovlev Yak-52

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Photo of Beechcraft Baron by Beechcraft. Photo of Yak-52 by Julian Herzog.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.