IAR 80

The IAR 80 was a Romanian World War II low-wing monoplane all-metal construction fighter aircraft and ground-attack aircraft. When it first flew in 1939 it was comparable to most contemporary designs like the German Bf 109E the British Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire. However production problems and lack of available armament delayed entry of the IAR 80 into service until 1941.

IAR 80 patrols had their baptism of fire, achieving a single aerial victory (claimed by Sublocotenent aviator Ioan 1
the report of the Luftwaffe major that tested the IAR 80 in March 1941: "Take-off and landing is very good.2
Author of IAR 80/81 is Radu Brinzan .3
IAR 80 - camoflage of Romanian army in 1944 IAR 80 - camoflage of Romanian army in 1941 IAR 80 - Photo 4
IAR 80A No 109, from Defence Squadron of Ploesti rafinery, flown of Lt. Wilhelm Steinmann, commander of this Squadron.5
In anticipation of the new release, the IAR 80 has been subjected to a revision of its YASim FDM, as well as many cosmetic improvements.6
Le IAR 80 était un avion de combat roumain de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, monoplan, à aile basse de construction tout métal.7

Made by Industria Aeronautică Română.

los IAR 80 y 81 disponibles fueron concentrados en Rumania para defender al país de los ataques de los bombarderos pesados estadounidenses, especialmente intensos sobre los pozos petroliferos 8
LTD's 1/48 scale IAR 80A is available online from Squadron Description Here is the 1/48 scale LTD brand, Romanian IAR 80C variant.9
programului IAR 80 un beneficiu imediat sub forma unei creşteri a sprijinului oficial prin asigurarea de resurse financiare şi materiale.10
The IAR 80 kit for me has been like building a B-17 Monogra/Revell kit time wise! LOL! But worth the effort, would be nice to see a main stream 11
The IAR 80 was the main fighter used to intercept the P-38 raid on Ploiesti (described several times in other postings). It was quite formidable.12
Una formazione di due IAR 80 in volo Una formazione di due IAR 80 in volo Descrizione Tipo aereo da caccia 13
IAR 80-ul a fost un avion ce a servit cu succes Forţele Aeriene Române pe tot parcursul celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial, nu puţine fiind momentele când acesta a reuşit 14
Height Main
3.525 m
3.535 m
3.6 m
Height Alt
353.06000000000006
360.68
Length Alt
889.0
896.62
Max Takeoff Weight Main
2248.0
2250.0
2980.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Lists
*List of fighter aircraft
Range Main
1150.0
730
940.0
Max Speed Alt
18960.0
20520.0
337.5 mph
Type Of Prop
air-cooled 14 cylinder double-row radial
air-cooled 14-cylinder double-row radial
Introduced
1941 in aviation
Loading Main
132
Max Speed Main
300000.0
420000.0
540.0
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
4957.0
4960.0
6570.0
Ceiling Main
10
000 m
500 m
Number Built
176
346
Crew
one
pilot
Retired
1949
1952
Armament
475.2
Area Main
16 m²
17 m²
Primary user
Span Alt
1051.56
1099.82
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
1
025 hp
1025 hp
960 hp
Engine(prop)
IAR K14
Manufacturer
Number Of Props
1
First Flight
12
Production End Year
1944
Span Main
10.52 m
11 m
Power Main
716.0
764.0
Production Start Year
1940
Empty Weight Alt
3565.0
3924.0
4850.0
Length Main
8.9 m
8.97 m
Area Alt
172.16
183.0
Range Alt
34800.0
42900.0
49560.0
Similar Aircraft
*Bloch MB.152*Curtiss P-36*Curtiss-Wright CW-21*Focke-Wulf Fw 190*Hawker Hurricane*Macchi MC.200*Messerschmitt Bf 109*Mitsubishi A6M*Nakajima Ki-43*Reggiane Re.2000*Rogožarski IK-3
Related
*PZL P.24
Empty Weight Main
1617.0
1780.0
2200.0
Ceiling Alt
32800.0
34500.0
Category
Produced
1940
Loading Alt
27

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