IAR-824

The IAR-824 (originally known as the ICA IS-24) was a utility aircraft built in Romania in the 1970s. Developed from the ICA IS-23A, it was a conventional high wing cantilever monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage and seating for six people within an enclosed cabin. A small number were built, with five going to Romania's Aeroclub for training and glider towing.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: One pilot
• Capacity: 5 passengers
• Length: 9.20 m (30 ft 2 in)
• Wingspan: 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in)
• Height: 3.30 m (10 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 23.6 m² (254 ft²)
• Empty weight: 1,240 kg (2,730 lb)
• Gross weight: 1,900 kg (4,100 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540-G1D5, 290 kW (215 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 200 km/h (125 mph)
• Range: 800 km (500 miles)
• Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. pp. 527. 
• Simpson, R. W. (1995). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing. pp. 341. 
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