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A Yakovlev YAK-55 flies about 378 nm, roughly 700 km, which is about 2 h 24 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Yakovlev YAK-55 costs about EUR 2,307 a month to run, or about EUR 249 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Yakovlev YAK-55 is a single-seat, low-wing aerobatic aircraft developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It first flew in 1981, with production beginning in the mid 1980s and continuing into the early 1990s. Built for competition aerobatics rather than touring or training, the Yakovlev YAK-55 was designed around high structural strength, crisp control response and sustained inverted flight capability. It matters in the used market because it remains a recognizable, purpose-built unlimited aerobatic aircraft with a straightforward airframe, radial-engine character and strong competition heritage.
Typical Yakovlev YAK-55 performance reflects its aerobatic mission. Cruise speed is generally around 120 knots, while range is commonly quoted at about 270 nautical miles, depending on fuel, power setting and reserves. Service ceiling is approximately 13,000 feet. Useful load varies by individual aircraft, equipment and certification basis, but is commonly in the 400 lb class. Power is provided by the Vedeneyev M14P, a nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine rated at 360 hp, driving a constant-speed propeller. The aircraft is stressed for advanced aerobatics and uses a robust steel-tube fuselage with fabric covering, plus metal wing construction on later examples and variants.
The Yakovlev YAK-55 has a single-seat cockpit under a bubble canopy, with visibility optimized for aerobatic reference rather than cross-country comfort. The cabin is compact, utilitarian and arranged around stick-and-rudder flying, parachute use and quick access to engine and flight instruments. Factory avionics were basic, and modern glass suites such as Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000 are not typical for this model. Used examples may have analog flight instruments, a VHF radio, transponder, ADS-B equipment where required, engine monitoring upgrades and portable or panel-mounted GPS, depending on import history and owner modifications.
Prospective buyers should focus on airframe history, aerobatic usage, corrosion protection, fabric condition, landing gear condition and documentation for import, registration and maintenance. The M14P engine is durable when properly maintained, but parts sourcing, overhaul records, oil system condition and propeller logs are important value factors. Common variants include the original Yakovlev YAK-55 and the Yakovlev YAK-55M, which has a shorter wing and revised handling aimed at competition performance. Upgrades often include Western radios, ADS-B, improved harnesses, smoke systems and propeller changes. In the used market, the Yakovlev YAK-55 sits as a specialized aerobatic aircraft, generally compared with other dedicated competition types rather than general-purpose sport aircraft.