Kagero 96013 Ikarus IK-2 EN is an exclusive historical and modeling publication dedicated to the famous Yugoslav fighter aircraft Ikarus IK-2. The book, prepared by Aleksandar M. Ognjević and Branislav J. Mirkov, is a comprehensive compendium of knowledge about this unique fighter aircraft, used during the key period before World War II.

• Subject: Modeling and historical monograph
• Language version: English
• Length: 196 pages bound in a high-quality hard cover
• Number of photos: 96 unique archival photographs of the Ikarus IK-2 aircraft
• Illustrations: 140 computer renders, detailed modeling plans in various scales
• Format: A4 (210 x 297 mm), high gloss coated paper
• ISBN: 978-83-66148-62-8
• Publisher: Kagero

Historical Background of the Ikarus IK-2

The Ikarus IK-2 was one of the first indigenous fighter planes developed in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Used by the Yugoslav Air Force, the IK-2 entered service in the mid-1930s, the interwar period. This aircraft was noted for its unusual design – as a parasol monoplane with an open cockpit, it had excellent maneuverability and robustness, laying the groundwork for subsequent Yugoslav aviation projects. It was used for fighter and patrol missions until the outbreak of World War II, and the few existing units also fought during the invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941.

What makes the Kagero 96013 Ikarus IK-2 EN publication stand out?

• Unique archival photos and previously unpublished press materials
• Modeling plans useful for kit conversions in popular scales (1/72, 1/48, 1/32)
• High-quality computer renders showing construction details
• Professional hardback edition ensuring publication durability
• Essential source for building a realistic Ikarus IK-2 scale model

Category and Purpose

The publication is an essential source of knowledge for every aircraft modeler, historian, and enthusiast of interwar aviation technology. It is highly recommended for modelers of all skill levels, especially those planning to build accurate replicas of the aircraft in model scales.

• Category: modeling and historical literature, supplementary publication for building plastic and resin models
• Difficulty level of use (1 – easy, 5 – hard): 1 – the publication is clear and suitable for both beginners and advanced modelers.

We recommend this monograph to anyone who wishes to build a model of the Ikarus IK-2 according to the original documentation or expand their knowledge about the aviation history of pre-war Yugoslavia.