IAR-824

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 Silimon
First flight 23 May 1971
Introduction 1973
Number built 10


The IAR-824 (originally known as the ICA IS-24) was a utility aircraft built in Romania in the 1970s.

Development

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]

Production

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.


Specifications

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1976–77[1]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Taylor 1976, pp. 152–153.
  2. 1 2 Vlad 1998, p. 14.
  3. Vlad 1998, p. 19
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