IAR-826
IRMA · Romania · first flew 1973 · light aircraft
The IAR-826 was an agricultural aircraft built in Romania in the 1970s. It was a conventional low-wing monoplane with a fixed, tailwheel undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing monoplane
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Lycoming IO-540 engine of 290 hp
A low-wing single-engined agricultural monoplane with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage.
Specifications
- The IAR-826 has a length of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was based on the IAR-822, differing mainly in being an all-metal design. It first flew in 1973 and was powered by a 290 hp Lycoming IO-540-G1D5.
Variants
The IAR-826 was an all-metal development of the IAR-822.
Where you'll see it
Thirteen IAR-826s were built. The primary user was Romanian Utilitary Aviation, and the aircraft carried 800 litres of chemicals.
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