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Romanian 6-place utility aircraft From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The IAR-824 (originally known as the ICA IS-24) was a utility aircraft built in Romania in the 1970s.
| IS-24, IAR-824 | |
|---|---|
| |
| The prototype IAR-824 fitted with tricycle undercarriage when displayed at the 1973 Paris Air Show | |
| Role | Civil utility aircraft |
| National origin | Romania |
| Manufacturer | IAR |
| Designer | Iosif Șilimon |
| First flight | 23 May 1971 |
| Introduction | 1973 |
| Number built | 10 |
Developed from the ICA IS-23A, it was a conventional high-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal construction with fixed tricycle undercarriage and seating for six people within an enclosed cabin.[1]
The first prototype made its maiden flight on 23 May 1971[2] with the type gaining its type certificate on 13 May 1972.[1] It was exhibited at the 1973 Paris Air Show. Ten examples were built, including the prototype,[3] some of which were fitted with a tailwheel undercarriage for glider towing,[2] with five going to Romania's Aeroclub for training and glider towing.
The aircraft with construction number 5 and registration YR-ISF is on display at the Clinceni Airfield near Bucharest.
The aircraft with registration YR-ISG is on display in Brașov.
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1976–77[1]
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