IAR 27
Industria Aeronautică Română · Romania · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The IAR 27 was a 1930s Romanian two-seat low-wing monoplane primary trainer designed and built by Industria Aeronautică Română.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane layout
- Two-seat primary trainer
- Single inline piston engine driving a tractor propeller
Look for a small two-seat low-wing monoplane trainer, 7.41 m long with a wingspan of 9.10 m.
Specifications
- The IAR 27 has a length of 7.41 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The IAR 27 first flew in 1937. It was powered by a single 180 hp IAR 6-G1 inline piston engine.
Variants
More than 200 were built, by IAR and by the Societatea Pentru Exploatări Tehnice (SET).
Where you'll see it
The IAR 27 served as a two-seat primary trainer.
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