IAR-23
IAR · Romania · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The IAR-23 was a low-wing monoplane light multipurpose aircraft with a conventional undercarriage, built by IAR of Romania.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane with a conventional undercarriage
- Single Hispano-Suiza 9Qa radial engine in the nose
- Seats two pilots and four passengers
Look for a Romanian low-wing monoplane of the 1930s with a radial engine and a conventional tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The IAR-23 has a length of 8.35 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 245 km/h (152 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The IAR-23 first flew in 1934. It was powered by a 340 hp Hispano-Suiza 9Qa radial piston engine.
Variants
The IAR-23 and IAR-24 were closely related light multipurpose aircraft. Only one IAR-23 was built.
Where you'll see it
It was built as a light multipurpose aircraft with two pilots and four passengers.
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