IAR 824 explained

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.

Production

The first prototype made its maiden flight on 23 May 1971[1] with the type gaining its type certificate on 13 May 1972. It was exhibited at the 1973 Paris Air Show. Ten examples were built, including the prototype,[2] some of which were fitted with a tailwheel undercarriage for glider towing,[1] with five going to Romania's Aeroclub for training and glider towing.

Aircraft on display

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.

References

. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1976–77. 1976. 0 354 00538 3. John W. R. Taylor.

Notes and References

  1. Vlad 1998, p. 14.
  2. Vlad 1998, p. 19