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FREE VANATOR - ROMANIAN HUNTER: THE I.A.R.80 AND I.A.R.81 IN ULTIMATE DETAIL PDF Radu Brinzan | 368 pages | 19 Feb 2015 | Mushroom Model Publications | 9788363678401 | English | Poland » Vânator – Romanian Hunter Development of the serviceable IAR 80 was slow and, though the fighter was of a capable breed when it first appeared, the system was highly outclassed by When first unveiled inthe Romanian-produced I. A total of consisting of both aircraft types were known to be produced and the fighter pressed on into wartime service up toby which time it was all but made obsolescent by new and more powerful entries appearing on the global stage. The aircraft suffered throughout its production life due to a shortage of adequate armament to fit the design. IAR was the only one of the three state-created aviation companies to answer the call locally, offering up several complete prototypes for review, while external providers were also considered. The high-monoplane wings of previous PZL production fighters was abandoned in favor of the more modern low-wing monoplane mounting, this wing component said to be taken straight from an Italian Savoia-Marchetti bomber design. In essence, the IAR 80 would be pieced together from various successful working designs and re-engineered into a more capable platform. Even the open cockpit approach of the PZL designs were retained for the prototype. Bythe first prototype was made available for flight, this aircraft sporting a IAR version of the French license-produced Gnome-Rhone 14K II Mistral Major engine - a powerplant brand that IAR had already achieved a good deal of experience constructing at their plant. Follow-up flights shown the IAR prototype to produce favorable results, particularly in the area of maneuverability, with a competently-arranged airframe to boot. The following year would be spent mostly on addressing several issues resulting from these test flights. The new-look IAR. This change forced the cockpit position a ways back in the design to which the pilot's seat had to be raised and a bubble canopy added to improve his forward vision - particularly while taxiing along the ground. Along with these changes, additional fuel was added in the newly created fuselage spaces effectively increasing the aircrafts original intended range. Production of the IAR 80 immediately followed with an initial order of examples though these were delayed with the fall of Belgium, as Fabrique-Nationale was the intended armaments supplier for the IAR The armament issue was somewhat rectified with the inclusion of Romania into the Axis fold. This finally allowed the IAR 80 to begin its delivery schedule into Romanian air groups for some valuable operational experience. The first IAR 80 was made available in January ofsome three years after its first flight in prototype from. Production models were only allowed an armament suite Vanator - Romanian Hunter: The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail 4 x 7. In-field feedback also resulted in the use of the KIV C32 series engine of horsepower as many Romanian pilots felt the aircraft lacked much punch in terms of performance. As the war progressed in Germany's favor, the IAR 80 benefitted by the delivery of more guns. This resulted in the aircraft now coming off the production lines with its full bevy of 6 x 7. A newer 1, horsepower engine KA engine was also fitted for improvements in performance and armor plating and a bulletproof windshield was added to the cockpit area. These additions, however, came at a lofty price. The added weight of the new engine, extra machine guns and armor no doubt slowed the overall top speed of the aircraft, though these additions were seen as detrimental to improving the type for the long run. The IAR 80A model series clocked in at miles per hour with a mile range and a ceiling of 31, feet. Wartime experience of the IAR 80A showcased the aircraft to be weak in several areas. A follow-up design produced the IAR 80B deliveries beginning mid with new longer wings and heavier-caliber The communications suite was also further upgraded. The base IAR 80 could hit miles per hour and ceiling of 34, feet while achieving a range of miles. The similar IAR 81 was designed to fulfill the Romanian need for a dive bomber platform. Modifying the IAR 80A was an economical response to the requirement considering the atmosphere in Europe at the time. This dive bomber derivative eventually sported a centerline bomb rack position for lb ordnance and underwing racks mounting lb bombs as well. The IAR 81C hit a top speed of miles per hour, a range of miles and a ceiling of 31, feet. Design Design-wise, the base IAR 80 fighter displayed a very distinct layout when compared to her contemporaries, with the pilots position located well aft on the pencil-like fuselage, positioned behind of the wing trailing edges. A radial piston engine - a single IAR-produced K. The low-wing monoplanes were fitted behind and below the Vanator - Romanian Hunter: The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail compartment, well ahead of the cockpit - this was a necessity with changes brought about after the initial prototype was revised as mentioned earlier. The single seat cockpit featured a bubble style canopy offering good vision with the forward piece showcasing framing. The fuselage compacted into a tight empennage to which was adorned a traditional rudder and elevator assembly. These systems were mounted in the wings. The IAR 80A saw this armament increase to 6 x 7. The IAR 81C retained Vanator - Romanian Hunter: The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail original 4 x 7. Conclusion In the end, Vanator - Romanian Hunter: The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail IAR 80 as a series was a limited success. With more potential early on to compete with the likes of other fabled designs, the Romanian air industry had to make do with what it could manifest. Tight control of supplies by their German overseers allowed the IAR 80 to suffer and limited production of the fighter to the extent that it played only a minor role in the conflict. The aircraft would serve in the Romanian air forces up untilthose these later models were nothing more than modified trainers, themselves replaced by more capable Soviet types. Year: Crew 1. Length: Width: Height: Showcased structural dimension values pertain to the IAR 80A production model. Empty Weight: 3, lb 1, kg. Showcased weight values pertain to the IAR 80A production model. Showcased powerplant information pertains to the IAR 80A production model. Max Speed: mph kph; Vanator - Romanian Hunter: The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail. Service Ceiling: 31, feet 9, m; 5. Max Range: miles 1, km; nm. Showcased performance values pertain to the IAR 80A production model; Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database. Showcased armament details pertain to the IAR 80A production model. Disclaimer Privacy Policy Cookies. Vanator - Romanian Hunter : Radu Brinzan : Cookies are used to provide, analyse and improve our services; provide chat tools; and show you relevant content on advertising. You can Vanator - Romanian Hunter: The I.A.R.80 and I.A.R.81 in Ultimate Detail more about our use of cookies here. Are you happy to accept all cookies? Accept all Manage Cookies Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools, including those used by approved third parties collectively, "cookies" for the purposes described below. 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