Ikarus Kurir
Ikarbus (Ikarus) · Yugoslavia · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The Ikarus Kurir was a Yugoslav piston-engined high-wing monoplane used for liaison, observation, and light training duties from the mid-1950s. It was produced by Ikarus (later Ikarbus) to meet Yugoslav Air Force and civilian requirements.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.68 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav high-wing liaison and training monoplane
- Strut-braced wing and fixed undercarriage
- Open or enclosed cockpit variants
Strut-braced high-wing monoplane of conventional layout with large glazed cabin, radial or inline engine, and fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Ikarus Kurir has a length of 9.68 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.9 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 189 km/h (117 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed and built in socialist Yugoslavia as part of efforts to develop a domestic aviation industry, the Kurir entered service with the Yugoslav Air Force and flew with aero clubs. It was a practical, conventional design suited to the liaison and training roles the country needed to fill indigenously.
Variants
Several sub-variants with different engine fits and cockpit configurations were produced during its production run.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Yugoslav Air Force and Yugoslav aero clubs from the late 1950s into the 1970s.
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