DCS World DCS: Yak-52

DCS: Yak-52 is a detailed simulation of the Yakovlev Yak-52, a tandem-seat trainer aircraft with a radial engine. Introduced in 1979, it served as a primary trainer for the Soviet Union and many other nations. Its rugged construction, easy handling, tricycle landing gear and simple maintenance also made it a popular civilian aerobatics aircraft.

Aircraft and flight model

The Yak-52 is powered by a nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M-14P radial piston engine producing 360 horsepower. Its empty weight is one ton, and its large control surfaces make it highly responsive. The aircraft can pull more than 7 G and push up to negative 5 G. The simulation includes a radial piston engine model with engine cooling, along with detailed post-stall behavior for edge-of-envelope and out-of-envelope maneuvers.

Systems and cockpit

The aircraft’s engine, fuel, electrical and pneumatic systems are modeled. The realistic cockpit supports mouse interaction with almost all controls, and the external and cockpit sounds were recorded from a Yak-52. Multiple liveries represent the aircraft as both a military trainer and a civilian aerobatics aircraft.

Training and multiplayer

Interactive training missions teach you to start the aircraft, taxi, take off and land. The Yak-52 also provides a pilot training progression toward the L-39C jet trainer and modern fighters such as the MiG-29 and Su-27. In cooperative multiplayer, you can fly in the same aircraft as a friend.