Ikarus ŠM
Ikarus · Yugoslavia · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Ikarus ŠM was a Yugoslav side-by-side two-seat biplane flying boat powered by a 100 hp Mercedes engine. The initials stand for Školski Mornarički, or school navy.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Biplane flying boat with side-by-side two-seat cockpit
- Single pusher engine
- Stepped hull
A small biplane flying boat with a stepped hull, unequal-span wings and two seats side by side.
Specifications
- The Ikarus ŠM has a length of 9.75 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.5 m (48 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was the first design of the engineer Josip Mikl for Ikarus. The contract was signed in early 1924, and the prototype first flew on 10 November 1924 from the Danube at Novi Sad.
Variants
Dimensions did not change in production, but engines varied: Czechoslovak Blesk 100 hp units and Mercedes engines of 100, 120 and 160 hp, each giving different flight characteristics.
Where you'll see it
A total of 42 were built, and the Yugoslav Royal Navy used them for 18 years until April 1941. It was mainly used for basic training and handled well in rough water.
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