Ikarus 451M Mlazni
Ikarus · Yugoslavia · first flew 1952 · light aircraft
The Ikarus 451M Mlazni (Jet) was a Yugoslav research aircraft and the first domestically built jet aircraft to fly in Yugoslavia. It flew on 25 October 1952.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbojet, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Conventional low-wing monoplane with a small span
- Two Turbomeca Palas turbojets in nacelles under the wings
- Undercarriage retracting inwards, with a conventional pilot seat in place of the prone cockpit of the piston-engined 451
Look for a tiny low-wing jet with two small turbojets slung beneath the wings and a short, stubby fuselage.
Specifications
- The Ikarus 451M Mlazni has a length of 7.45 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.78 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 470 km/h (292 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was derived directly from the piston-engined Ikarus 451, which had a prone-pilot cockpit and two Walter Minor engines. The 451M replaced them with Turbomeca Palas turbojets and gave the pilot conventional seating.
Variants
The 451M led to the S-451M Zolja of 1954 with a stretched fuselage and folding wings, the armed J-451MM Stršljen, and the S-451MM Matica two-seat trainer. The Matica set an airspeed record in 1957.
Where you'll see it
No member of the family was produced in any number. The 451, 451M and J-451MM are preserved at the Aeronautical Museum in Belgrade.
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