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IAR 80

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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 such as the German Messerschmitt Bf 109B, the British Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, and the American Curtiss P-40B/Tomahawk Mk.I and superior to the Dutch Fokker D.XXI and Polish PZL P.24. Production problems and lack of available armament delayed entry of the IAR 80 into service until 1941. It remained in frontline use until 1944.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 36.5ft (11.1m)
  • Length 30.1ft (9.2m)
  • Height 11.7ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 3,141lbs (1,425kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,146lbs (2,334kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.189
  • Wing Loading 18.3lbs/ft2 (89.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 281.8ft2 (26.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1617

Parts

  • Number of Parts 71
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 288