Ikarus 214 - Operational History

Operational History

A total of 22 aircraft, two prototypes and series production of only 20 meant the Ikarus 214 was not widely used. During testing it was found that the aircraft could not meet basic purpose as a light twin-engine bomber, it has also contributed to the rapid development of unpredictable fighter bomber aircraft which takes on the role medium bomber. Ikarus 214 was mainly used as a training school for training bomber pilots in navigation, and day and night (version Ikarus 214AS).

Transport variant of the aircraft that could carry up to 8 passengers and parachutists. In 1959, some models have been used for naval reconnaissance, and the lack of necessary equipment could have flown reconnaissance missions during the day and only in good weather conditions. In 1961, two aircraft were equipped so that they could carry out reconnaissance and anti-submarine Ikarus 214PP, and improved Ikarus 214AM2. All models were withdrawn from the military use in 1967.

Six aircraft were given Aeronautical Union and Yugoslavia continued to fly in the aero-clubs (Ljubljana, Zagreb, Novi Sad, Vrsac, Skopje and Sarajevo) which were used for transport and parachute jumps. All were withdrawn from service during the 1970s. Although the plane was not fully answered the purpose for which it was designed, and thus did not play a significant role as an Air Force plane was very important from the point of view of the development of the aviation industry, and has remained in good memory and many paratroopers. A copy of this plane are preserves since 2001 at the Museum of Aviation in Belgrade Airport.