Rogožarski IK-3
Rogožarski · Yugoslavia · first flew 1938 · fighter
The Rogožarski IK-3 was a Yugoslav single-seat low-wing monoplane fighter that saw brief but creditable combat against the German Luftwaffe during the invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Yugoslav single-seat monoplane fighter of WWII era
- Low-wing with retractable undercarriage and enclosed cockpit
- Performed creditably against Luftwaffe during April 1941 invasion
Resembles contemporary European fighters of the late 1930s — a clean low-wing monoplane with a radial engine, retractable gear, and an enclosed cockpit; similar in appearance to the Polish PZL P.11 family but more modern.
Specifications
- The Rogožarski IK-3 has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.3 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 527 km/h (327 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed in the late 1930s and entering limited production in 1940, the IK-3 was among the best Yugoslav-designed aircraft. Only twelve were delivered before Germany invaded in April 1941, but the small number that flew claimed several Luftwaffe aircraft before being destroyed on the ground or in combat.
Variants
A single production variant was built; development of improved versions was terminated by the invasion.
Where you'll see it
Operated solely by the Royal Yugoslav Air Force during the brief April War of 1941; all examples were lost during or immediately after the campaign.
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