URMV-3 IS-2
URMV-3 · Romania · first flew 1950 · glider
The IS-2 was an intermediate training glider designed by Iosif Silimon and built in Romania in the 1950s at the URMV-3 factory at Brasov. Construction was largely of wood with fabric and plywood skinning.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.54 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- High-set cantilever wings
- Cruciform tail unit
- Largely wooden construction with fabric and plywood skinning, similar to the Grunau Baby
A conventional glider with high-set cantilever wings and a cruciform tail unit. Its wooden structure is fabric and plywood covered.
Specifications
- The URMV-3 IS-2 has a length of 6.54 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.3 m (40 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The IS-2 was designed as an intermediate trainer and resembles the pre-war German Grunau Baby glider. It first flew on 14 August 1950.
Variants
The IS-2 was also flown with an increased-span wing.
Where you'll see it
It was built at the glider repair and manufacture factory URMV-3 at Brasov.
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