The IAR 80 was a radial engined low-wing monoplane fighter of all-metal construction designed and built for the Royal Romanian Air Force. The IAR 80 first flew in 1938 at which time it was equal to axis and allied fighters, however, by the time it became operational in 1941 it was at a distinct disadvantage against German fighters and when the IAR 80 was finally withdrawn in 1944 was totally outclassed by Axis fighters. IAR.80 Specifications: - Crew: pilot only
- Length: 8.9 m (29 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 10.7 m (35 ft 1 in)
- Height: 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
- Empty weight: 1780 kg (3,924 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 2250 kg (4,960 lb)
- Engine: Single 716 kW (960 hp) IAR K.14-IV C32 air-cooled 14-cylinder double-row radial
- Maximum speed: 510 km/h at 4000 m ( 317 mph at 13,000 ft)
- Range: 940 km (507 nm, 580 mi)
- Service ceiling 10,500 m (34,500 ft)
IAR.80 Armament: - Four Browning FN 7.92 mm wing mounted machine guns
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