Ikarus Aero 2
Ikarbus · Yugoslavia · first flew 1940 · light aircraft
The Ikarus Aero 2 was a Yugoslav two-seat low-wing monoplane built by the Ikarus company in 1940, designed for light training and sport flying in the years just before Yugoslavia was drawn into World War II. It was a competent design representative of European light aircraft of the period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav low-wing two-seat monoplane of 1940
- Product of the Ikarus aircraft company in Belgrade
- Light touring and training aircraft of pre-war Yugoslavia
A conventional low-wing two-seat monoplane with fixed or retractable undercarriage, resembling other European light aircraft of the period but identified by Ikarus construction details.
Specifications
- The Ikarus Aero 2 has a length of 8.45 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 208 km/h (129 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Produced by the Ikarus aircraft works in Zemun near Belgrade, the Aero 2 was one of several light types built by Yugoslav aviation industry in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The German invasion of 1941 ended further development.
Variants
The Aero 2 appears to have been built as a single configuration; detailed records are limited.
Where you'll see it
Used for civil flying and possibly basic military liaison in Yugoslavia before the country's occupation in 1941.
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