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First all metal fighter airplane of Yugoslav construction was Ikarus IK-2. This digital painting show it in the climb above clouds. The Ikarus IK-2 was a 1930s high-wing, all-metal, single seat, monoplane fighter aircraft of indigenous design built for the Yugoslav Air Force. The IK-2 was designed by Kosta Sivčev and Ljubomir Ilić. Royal Yugoslav Air Force ordered a production batch of 12 IK-2 fighters, which were all delivered in 1937.

Ikarus IK-2 climb
Ikarus IK-2 climb

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Srecko

Born in 1966 in Serbia and still live ther. From the youngest age interesting in aviation. In the 16. graduated as rocket technician in Military Rocket Center in Belgrade. Some little flying experience on Blanik glider. Passioned plastic modeler. Published several articles in referent magazine and books. Interest goal to the historic search, modeling and art.

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