VEF I-11
VEF · Latvia · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The VEF I-11, also called the Irbītis I-11, was a Latvian light aircraft built by VEF in 1936 to a design by Kārlis Irbītis. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing monoplane with a two-seat tandem cockpit
- Fixed conventional undercarriage
- Small 90 hp Cirrus Minor inline engine in the nose
A small low-wing monoplane with a tandem two-seat cockpit and fixed conventional undercarriage; it closely resembles the I-12 that followed.
Specifications
- The VEF I-11 has a length of 7.1 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Kārlis Irbītis in 1936, the I-11 made its first flight on 23 June 1936. On 26 April 1937 it flew a 1,000 km circuit of Latvia in five and a half hours. Irbītis later used it as the basis for the I-12.
Variants
The I-12 was developed from the I-11 as a trainer.
Where you'll see it
A single aircraft was built and flown on record and long-distance flights; it did not serve as a fighter.
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