IAR 824
Industria Aeronautica Romana · Romania · first flew 1971 · light aircraft
The IAR-824, originally known as the ICA IS-24, was a utility aircraft built in Romania in the 1970s. It was developed from the ICA IS-23A.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional high-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage
- Enclosed cabin seating up to six people
It is an all-metal high-wing cantilever monoplane with an enclosed cabin and, on most examples, a fixed tricycle undercarriage. Power is a Lycoming IO-540-C1D5.
Specifications
- The IAR 824 has a length of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 205 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first prototype made its maiden flight on 23 May 1971, and the type gained its type certificate on 13 May 1972. It was exhibited at the 1973 Paris Air Show.
Variants
Some of the ten built had a tailwheel undercarriage for glider towing. The prototype was displayed with a tricycle undercarriage.
Where you'll see it
Ten examples were built including the prototype, and five went to Romania's Aeroclub for training and glider towing. Examples are on display at Clinceni near Bucharest and in Brasov.
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