Aircraft Photo of 01 | ICA IAR-317 Skyfox | Romania - Air Force | AirHistory.net #575684
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:01
Other Marks:290
Aircraft Original Type:Sud Alouette III
Aircraft Generic Type:ICA IAR-316/317
Aircraft Version:ICA IAR-317 Skyfox
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:Romania - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Paris - Le BourgetMap
Country:France
Airport Codes:ICAO: LFPB   IATA: LBG   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Paris Air Show 1985
 
Photo Date:2 June 1985
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 575684
Photo Comment

This Romanian developed Light attack helicopter prototype was designed by IAR. It was based on the IAR-316B Alouette 3 (its frame) but with a new stepped two-seat armoured cockpit, a restyled fuselage with hardpoints for external weapons. The Skyfox was planned as a low cost attack helicopter, economical to operate and maintain and any Alouette 3 operator was able to support it.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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