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SAAB 105 vs Yak-52

SAAB 105 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 970 vs 285 km/h, range 2,300 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 1,305 kg, built 192 vs 1,815 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
SAAB 105 Yak-52
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Yakovlev
First flight 29 June 1963 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 192 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.3 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.8 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 550 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 685 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.