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IAR 37
Photo: Macreanu Iulian · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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IAR37

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Romania · 1938
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IAR37

IAR 37
IAR 37 Photo: Macreanu Iulian · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
45
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
0
Coverage
50
Persistence
45
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Romania
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1938
Operators1 countries
Quantity50
Data Quality85%
41
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
5/135
Interwar Period
105/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
40
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
45
Range
55
Stealth / Survivability
30
Data-Link
0
Coverage
50
Persistence
45
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
IAR 37
Country
Production
1938–1938
Quantity
50
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeIAR 37
  • Mission TypeReconnaissance and light bomber
  • Service Entry Year1938
  • Flight Crew3
  • Mission Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeIAR K.14-IV C32 radial piston
  • Number of Engines1
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Service Ceiling8,000 m
  • Range1,050 km
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.6 m
  • Wingspan13.1 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,085 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built50
  • Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1938
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
88
years in service
0
years in production
50
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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