Ikarus 451
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The first Yugoslavian . | |
Role | Research aircraft |
National origin | Yugoslavia |
Manufacturer | Ikarus |
First flight | 25 October 1952 (Type 451M) |
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The Ikarus 451 is a family of research aircraft designs built in Yugoslavia in the 1950s, all sharing the same basic airframe, but differing in powerplants and cockpit arrangements. One member of the family Ikarus 451M became the first domestically-built jet aircraft to fly in Yugoslavia, on 25 October 1952.[1]
Design and development
To research
The first aircraft built under this designation was a propeller-driven aircraft that also accommodated the pilot in prone position. It was an otherwise conventional low-wing monoplane with retractable tailwheel undercarriage, the main units of which retracted backwards into the engine nacelles mounted below the wings. This flew in 1952, and by the end of the year was followed by the 451M (Mlazni – "Jet") which had conventional seating for the pilot and in place of the two
The S-451M Zolja ("Wasp") that flew in 1954 featured a stretched fuselage, folding wings, and redesigned engine nacelles, now in the same plane as the wing rather than being hung under them. In 1960 a S-451M Zolja set a speed record for aircraft with a takeoff weight from 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) to 1,750 kg (3,860 lb), flying at 500.2 km/hour. It then served as the basis for the development of an armed version, the J-451MM Stršljen ("Hornet") intended for the close-support (Jurisnik) role. This differed from preceding designs in having a tricycle undercarriage, as well as
No member of the family was produced in any number. The 451, 451M, and J-451MM are all preserved at the
Variants
- 232 Pionir
- A small twin-engined prone-pilot research aircraft, powered by 2x 48 kW (65 hp) Walter Mikron IIIpiston engines. (1 built)
- S-451
- A larger, more powerful version of the Pionir, powered by 2x 120 kW (160 hp) Walter Minor 6-IIIpiston engines and also incorporating a prone pilot cockpit. (1 built)
- S-451M
- (Mlazni – Jet) Derived directly from the S-451 airframe, the S-451M substituted Turbomeca Palas turbojet engines for the piston engines, in underslung nacelles at the same positions on the wing and conventional cockpit.
- S-451M Zolja
- (Zolja – Wasp) Flown in 1954, the S-451M Zolja featured a stretched fuselage, folding wings, and engine nacelles centred on the wing chordline. Powered by 2x 1.57 kN (353 lbf) Turbomeca Palas 056A turbojet engines, the S-451M was used to set a world speed record in its class in 1960.
- J-451MM Stršljen
- (J – Jurisnik – close support) (Stršljen – Hornet)The intended production close support version with tricycle undercarriage, Turbomeca Marboreengines and cannon armament. (1 built).
- S-451MM Matica
- (Matica – Queen bee) Two-seat trainer version, used for a world speed record in 1957.
- T-451MM Stršljen II
- A single seat aerobatic trainer, fitted with more ammunition and maximum ordnance weight was slightly increased.
Specifications (451M)
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General characteristics
- Crew: One pilot
- Length: 7.45 m (24 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 6.78 m (22 ft 3 in)
- Height: 2.32 m (7 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 8.0 m2 (86 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 897 kg (1,977 lb)
- Gross weight: 1,350 kg (2,980 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca Palas 056A , 1.5 kN (330 lbf) thrust each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 470 km/h (290 mph, 250 kn)
- Range: 300 km (190 mi, 170 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 8,500 m (27,900 ft)
See also
- Ikarus 452
References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 430.
External links
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