The Ikarus Aero 2 was designed in response to a Yugoslav Air Force requirement for a modern, monoplane trainer to replace the Fizir FN biplanes then in service. Although the design pre-dated the war, the Aero 2 was a piston-engined military trainer aircraft built in Yugoslavia in the years following World War II.

 

The powerplant was to be the de Havilland Gipsy Major.

 

 

Aero 2B
Open cockpit version: 145hp (108kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major

 

Aero 2BE
Enclosed cockpit version: 145hp (108kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major

 

Aero 2C
Open cockpit version: 160hp (119kW) Walter Minor 6-III

 

Aero 2D
Enclosed cockpit version: 160hp (119kW) Walter Minor 6-III

 

Aero 2E
Enclosed cockpot version: 160hp (119kW) Walter Minor 6-III

 

Aero 2F
Open cockpit version: 160hp (119kW) Walter Minor 6-III

 

Aero 2H
Twin-float version: 160hp (119kW) Walter Minor 6-III

 

Engine: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major, 108 kW (145 hp)

Wingspan: 10.5 m (34 ft 5¼ in)

Wing area: 17.4 sq.m (187 sq.ft)

Length: 8.45 m (27 ft 8¾ in)

Height: 2.80 m (8 ft 10¼ in)

Empty weight: 564 kg (1241 lb)

Gross weight: 996 kg (2196 lb)

Maximum speed: 208 km/h (129 mph)

Range: 680 km (423 miles)

Service ceiling: 4500 m (14,765 ft)

Seats: 2