IAR 14
Industria Aeronautică Română · Romania · first flew 1933 · fighter
The IAR 14 was a Romanian single-seat biplane fighter of the early 1930s, representing Romania's early efforts to develop indigenous combat aircraft through the Industria Aeronautică Română factory.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.37 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Romanian biplane fighter of the early 1930s
- Fixed undercarriage with spatted wheels
- Indigenous design from IAR's early fighter programme
A conventional single-bay biplane of the early 1930s with a radial engine, fixed spatted undercarriage, and open cockpit — similar in appearance to contemporary Polish and French fighters of the period.
Specifications
- The IAR 14 has a length of 7.37 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.7 m (38 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 294 km/h (183 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed in the early 1930s as part of Romania's military aviation modernisation programme, the IAR 14 was evaluated by the Romanian Air Corps alongside imported types. It laid the groundwork for later IAR fighters that would serve in World War II.
Variants
The IAR 14 was followed by improved versions; the IAR 15 and IAR 16 refined the design.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated and operated in small numbers by the Romanian Air Corps during the 1930s, eventually replaced by more modern types as WWII approached.
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