Aircraft Photo of IA-X-33 | FMA IAe-33 Pulqui II | Argentina - Air Force | AirHistory.net #42856
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:IA-X-33
Aircraft Original Type:FMA IAe-33 Pulqui II
Aircraft Generic Type:FMA IAe-33 Pulqui II
Aircraft Version:FMA IAe-33 Pulqui II
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:Argentina - Air Force / Instituto Aerotecnico
Location
City / Airport:Buenos Aires - Aeroparque Jorge NewberyMap
Country:Argentina
Airport Codes:ICAO: SABE   IATA: AEP   Local: AER   Other: -
Collection:Museo Nacional de Aeronáutica
 
Photo Date:12 April 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 42856
Photo Comment

The Pulqui II (Arrow) prototype fighters were designed by a team led by Kurt Tank, this being the last of five completed. Series production was cancelled in favour of purchases of F-86 Sabres. This aircraft, the only survivor, was retired in 1960 and is now exhibited at the Moron museum.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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