LIBIS KB-11 Branko
LIBIS · Yugoslavia · first flew 1959 · light aircraft
The LIBIS KB-11 Branko was a four-seat monoplane of the 1950s, designed and produced by LIBIS aircraft during the Yugoslavian period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane
- Retractable tricycle landing gear
- Enclosed cabin for four people
It is an all-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear and an enclosed cabin for four.
Specifications
- The LIBIS KB-11 Branko has a length of 8.23 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.59 m (35 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 214 km/h (133 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
LIBIS brought together teachers and students of the Ljubljana technical high school. The KB-11 was a development of the earlier two-seat KB-6 Matajur and first flew in December 1959.
Variants
The KB-11 Branko was developed from the two-seat KB-6 Matajur, and only small numbers of it were built.
Where you'll see it
It was intended for use as an air taxi or for business flying, but only small numbers were built.
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