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TS-11 Iskra vs Yak-52

TS-11 Iskra vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 720 vs 285 km/h, range 1,250 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 3,840 vs 1,305 kg, built 424 vs 1,815 units.

PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
TS-11 Iskra Yak-52
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Yakovlev
First flight 5 February 1960 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1964 1979
Number produced 424 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.5 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.3 m
Height 3.5 m 2.7 m
Length 11.2 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 720 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 550 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,840 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,560 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,000 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 15 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-11 Iskra or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.