The I.A.R.80 aircraft and its successor, the I.A.R.81, were Romanian-designed fighter and ground-attack aircraft produced by Industria Aeronautică Română. These machines served mainly in the Romanian Air Force during World War II, participating, among other missions, in the defense of Romania and operations on the Eastern Front, including the Battle of Stalingrad. The first I.A.R.80 units entered service in 1941, and their use continued into the postwar years.

• Country of use: Romania
• Service period: World War II, 1941-1945
• Format: 12 A3-size pages folded to A4 – maintains detail quality, ideal for the modeling workshop
• Scales: 1/72, 1/48, 1/32 – versatility and compatibility with popular modeling standards
• Material: High-quality coated paper, resistant to frequent handling
• Category: Documentation and model plans, modeling publications
• Language: English, accessible descriptions and legend

The drawings in MMP Books 78531 Scale Plans No. 12 have been prepared based on original technical documentation, historical photographs, and expert consultations. They are perfect for scratch-building models, kit conversions, and upgrading the details of finished plastic or resin models.

We highly recommend this publication to advanced and intermediate modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who wish to recreate the authentic appearance of Romanian fighters, as well as to all collectors and enthusiasts of historical aviation. Thanks to this volume, your work on the model will achieve exceptional precision and quality, and the unique subject—the I.A.R.80/I.A.R.81—will undoubtedly enrich any collection.