Description

The IAR P-36 was a Krakabolan 1930's era low-wing monoplane, all-metal monocoque fighter and ground-attack aircraft. When it first flew, in 1934, it was comparable to contemporary designs being deployed by the airforces of the most advanced military powers. Production problems and lack of available armament delayed entry of the IAR P-36 into service until 1937. It remained in frontline use until May 1945.

Role - Fighter aircraft

Manufacturer - Industria Aeronautica 
Rittenia  (IAR)

First flight - 12 April 1934

Introduction - February 1937

Primary user - Krakabolan Air Force

Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: One
Length: 8.5 m
Wingspan: 12 m
Height: 2.5 m
Wing area: 23.2 m2
Empty weight: 1,900 kg
Gross weight: 2,500 kg
Max takeoff weight: 3,100 kg
Fuel capacity : 600 litre internal + 1 × 300 litre drop tank
Powerplant: 1 × IAR 12Y-49 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 772 kW (1050 hp)
Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propeller

Performance

Maximum speed: 560 km/h
Range: 3,000 km on internal fuel only
Ferry range: 4,500 km with external fuel tank
Service ceiling: 10,000 m
Wing loading: 107.6 kg/m2

Armament

Guns:
2 × 7.92 mm machine guns in the engine cowling.
2 × 20 mm cannon in the wings, with 200 rounds per gun.

Bombs:
2 × 125 kg bombs under wings or
1 × 250 kg bomb under the fuselage