VEF I-11

VEF I-11
General information
TypeLight aircraft
National originLatvia
ManufacturerVEF
Designer
StatusProduction completed
Number built1
History
Introduction date1936
First flightJune 23, 1936
VariantsVEF I-12

The VEF I-11 (also called the Irbītis I-11) was a Latvian light aircraft built by VEF.

Design and development

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

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

Related development

References

  1. ^ a b c Zulis, Gunars David. "VEF Irbitis I-11". latvianaviation.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  2. ^ "VEF I-11 latv language". www.bruninieki.narod.ru. Retrieved 2022-07-13.