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The IAR-38 reconnaissance / light bomber
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In June 1941, the IAR-38 equiped several observation squadrons and it remained in action for almost one and a half years, until it could be replaced by the superior IAR-39. It was occasionally employed as courier or liasion aircraft as well, and it seems that some airplanes remained in action as late as 1944. |
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Technical data for the IAR-38
Wingspan
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13.2 meters
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Length
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9.56 meters
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Height
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3.8 meters
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Wing surface
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40.3 square meters
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Weight ( empty )
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2219 kg
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Weight ( loaded )
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3100 kg
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Maximum speed
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335 km/h
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Range
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650 km
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Maximum operational ceiling
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8000 meters
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Engine
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BMW-132 rated at 550 HP
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Armament
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4 FN 7.92 mm machine guns
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Payload
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Up to 288 kg of bombs ( 24 * 12 kg bombs )
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Crew
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3
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Numbers produced
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75?
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Serial number
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1-75
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