The IAR 80 was a Romanian World War II low-wing monoplane, all-metal monocoque fighter and ground-attack aircraft. When it first flew, in 1939, it was comparable to contemporary designs being deployed by the airforces of the most advanced military powers such as the Hawker Hurricane and Bf 109E. [2] .

Jun 11, 2022 · All in all, the IAR-80 was a reasonable enough aircraft for its time, with a top speed of 320mph (515kp/h) and good agility, though it was lacking in features considered critical in fighters at that time, such as armour, and certainly firepower was deficient by …

Aug 5, 2016 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the IAR 80 / IAR 81 Fighter Aircraft including pictures.

The aircraft was in service with the Royal Romanian Air Force and has two main variants, referred to simply as IAR 80 and IAR 81. A total of 346 of the two types are known to have been built, and the fighter remained in service until 1944, when it was all but superseded by new, more powerful entries on the global stage.

May 26, 2012 · During the war, dive-bomber variant of the original fighter was developed under a new designation IAR 81. It featured increased length and span, and could carry bombs on external shackles. A total number of 450 machines of both versions were produced, of which 448 were put to service, two being destroyed on the production line.

Aug 16, 2018 · IAR-81C. In 1937 IAR undertook the design of a more modern all metal, low wing design featuring a retractable undercarriage. This design was designated the IAR-80 and was to be powered by a German Junkers Jumo engine.

The IAR 80 airplanes made history during World War II. They have been engaged in battle from the first to the last day of the bloody conflict. Books and articles have been written about these planes and their pilots – our heroes – which we must remember with so much respect.

Tunurile MG FF Ikaria au fost montate câte două în aripa avioanelor IAR 80 C, cu seriile 241- 290, având câte un tambur cu 60 lovituri fiecare. Aceste avioane aveau în dotare și câte 4 mitraliere FN 7.92 mm cu câte 400 proiectile.

The 2nd Fighter Group (IAR-80C) was located on the Ianca airfield. The 51st Squadron of the 5th Fighter Group was also equipped with IAR-81Cs. In home defense there were also the 1st, 4th, 6th and 7th Fighter Groups. On 1 April 1944 there were 302 …

Introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X", the IAR-81C variant is the up-gunned version, and excels at ground support. Boasting good offensive firepower and decent payload options for a converted fighter, the IAR-81 is capable of multiple roles.