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Beechcraft Baron vs Yak-52

Beechcraft Baron vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 285 km/h, range 1,745 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 1,305 kg, built 6,884 vs 1,815 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron Yak-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Yakovlev
First flight 29 February 1960 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1961 1979
Number produced 6884 units 1815 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.3 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 9.0 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or Yak-52?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
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 1,815 units of the Yak-52.