The VEF I-11 (also called the Irbītis I-11) was a Latvian light aircraft built by VEF.
| Role | Light aircraft |
|---|---|
| National origin | Latvia |
| Manufacturer | VEF |
| Designer | Kārlis Irbītis |
| First flight | June 23, 1936 |
| Introduction | 1936 |
| Status | Production completed |
| Number built | 1 |
| Variants | VEF I-12 |
Design and development edit
The I-11 was designed by Kārlis Irbītis in 1936.[1] It was a low-wing monoplane with a two-seat tandem cockpit and fixed conventional landing gear. On the basis of the I-11, Irbītis designed the training fighter I-12.[2]
Operational history edit
On June 23, 1936, the I-11 made its maiden flight.[1]
On April 26, 1937, it flew a 1,000 km (621 mi) flight around Latvia in 5+1⁄2 hours.[1]
See also edit
Related development
References edit
- ^ a b c Zulis, Gunars David. "VEF Irbitis I-11". latvianaviation.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ "VEF I-11 latv language". www.bruninieki.narod.ru. Retrieved 2022-07-13.