The Yakovlev Yak-152 is a Russian primary trainer aircraft from the Yakovlev Design Bureau, part of the Irkut Corporation. The prototype Yak-152 first flew on 29 September 2016, powered by a RED A03 diesel engine, rated at . The aircraft has been ordered by the Russian Aerospace Forces to replace its current Yakovlev Yak-52 trainers.
Development
In 2018, after two years of flight tests, the German RED engine selection is questioned as relations between Moscow and the West are chilling. Russian alternatives, like the VMZ M-9F piston or Klimov VK-800 turboshaft engines, would require large adaptations.The Hongdu Yakovlev CJ-7 is a further development with the russian Vedeneyev M14X Engine.
Future operators
Russian Aerospace Forces – 150 on order
Specifications (Yak-152)