Yakovlev Yak-58

The Yakovlev Yak-58 is a small, multi-role utility transport and business aircraft. The aircraft features a pusher engine and twin boom tail. It saw limited production in the late 1990s.

Developing nation: Russia
Manufacturer/designer: Yakovlev.
Production Lines:
Tblisi, Georgia.
Type aircraft: Six-seat cabin monoplane.
First flight: 26 December 1993.

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: 5 passengers
  • Length: 8.55 m (28 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 12.7 m (41 ft 8 in)
  • Height: 3.16 m (10 ft 4½ in)
  • Wing area: 20 m² (215 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 1,270 kg (2,800 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 2,125 kg (4,685 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M-14PT radial engine, 269 kW (360 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 300 km/h (162 knots, 186 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 285 km/h (154 knots, 177 mph)
  • Range: 1,000 km (539 nmi, 621 mi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,125 ft)

All pictures courtesy of Zijde Aviation Photo and Publishing, Rob Vogelaar / Marcel van Leeuwen