I.A.R. 80 (Romania) (1939) (1 Viewer)

[Oliverlovesplanes]

Thanks Everyone for the Information so far, I might be able to find a model of It.

 

[topspeed]

Well, two things here:
First of all, the USAAF pilots had not encountered the IAR80/81 before and the misidentification can be understandable, as the Germans only had one radial-engined fighter in service.

Secondly, thinking that they were Fw190s would have them engaging the IAR80/81s using known traits and weaknesses of the Focke-Wulf, which the IAR did not possess.

Ok...what were those weaknesses that IAR 80 did not have ?

IAR 80 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Turnradius ?

 

[skyking1]

Don't forget poor recognition ability. Most pilots taking a nap break in recognition classes, lights off & slide projector.
Most, even model builders, had not heard of I.A.R. and their products

thanks. I don't feel so bad now.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Why was the nose so long? The fuel tank ahead of the pilot looks rather shallow. The pilot's downward view to the side was excellent, but forward must have been abysmal.