Ikarus IO
Ikarus · Yugoslavia · first flew 1926 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Ikarus IO was a biplane flying boat produced in Yugoslavia in the late 1920s. It was a conventional flying boat design for its day, built for reconnaissance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane flying boat with staggered wings of slightly uneven span
- Pusher engine and frontal radiator carried on struts in the gap between the wings
- N-struts bracing the single-bay wings
A biplane flying boat with a single pusher engine mounted between the wings on struts, with an open bow gun position.
Specifications
- The Ikarus IO has a length of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.2 m (50 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 170 km/h (106 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
It first flew in September 1926. The pilot and observer sat side by side in an open cockpit, with a gunner in an open position in the bow.
Variants
Subtypes used Liberty, Lorraine-Dietrich or Renault engines.
Where you'll see it
A 400 hp engine gave a maximum speed of 170 km/h and a range of 600 km. It carried a machine gun in the bow and up to 250 kg of bombs.
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