IAR-23
The IAR-23 and IAR-24 were low-wing monoplane light multipurpose aircraft with a conventional undercarriage, built by IAR of Romania.
Development
The IAR-23 was created in 1934 by the Romanian company Industria Aeronautică Română as an attempt to design a next-generation fighter for the Royal Romanian Air Force, but because its low power, it was classified only as a civilian touring aircraft. However, it contained many advanced features for its time, including uniquely designed wings. After the installation of additional fuel tanks, it turned into a long-haul touring plane, with a maximum range of 2300 km.An improved version, the IAR-24, was created in 1935. It used the same airframe, but had a modernized cockpit and a slightly more powerful engine that yielded a higher cruising speed.
Operators
The sole IAR-23 built was registered YR-IAR. and delivered to Major Gheorghe Bănciulescu in September 1934, who undertook several cross country flights with the aircraft through Europe. The next year, the IAR-23 was flown to Tel-Aviv and back.The sole IAR-24 was registered YR-ACI. The fates of both aircraft are unknown.