| Tail Number / N-Number | N79RU |
| Manufacturer | YAKOVLEV |
| Model | YAK-50 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 791508 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | VEDENEYEV |
| Engine Model | M14P |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 350 hp (261 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WORLD AVIATION MUSEUM CORP |
| Street | 2584 42ND AVE |
| City | WOODVILLE |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54028-7210 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Croix County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-02-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-07-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52533466 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAB736 |