The project was cancelled for good in 1988 due to lack of funds before a prototype could be built, although a full-scale mockup was being constructed.

[citation needed] The design was a high-wing monoplane with lateral air intakes, a single fin, and a single engine.

Romania considered a joint program with Yugoslavia, but the latter declined because it was designing its own supersonic fighter jet, the Novi Avion.

The following technical data applies to the design that progressed the furthest: Data from IAR 95 specifications[citation needed]General characteristics Performance Armament

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