Ikarus AD 214-D

Designed to meet a Yugoslav Air Force requirement for a twin-engined crew trainer / transport, the prototype Type 214-D flew in 1951, powered by two 480 hp Ranger SVG-770 engines. A change to 600 hp Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1 radials was made for production aircraft, which entered service in 1957.

As a transport the 214-D can carry a crew of two and eight passengers. In its primary role as a crew trainer, it is able to provide simultaneous instruction for pilots, navigators, bomb-aimers and radio operators.

Construction is of all-wood, except for the tail control surfaces, which are metal with fabric covering. Provision is made for carrying practise bombs and rockets under the wings.

Engines: 2 x 600 hp Pratt and Whitney R-1340-AN-1
Wing span: 53 ft 1.5 in
Length: 35 ft 9 in
Gross weight: 11,080 lb
Max speed: 226 mph
Range: 670 miles

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