VEF I-14
VEF · Latvia · first flew 1937 · fighter
The VEF I-14 was a Latvian fighter aircraft designed and built by VEF (the State Electrotechnical Factory) in the late 1930s, representing Latvia's attempt to develop an indigenous modern fighter. It featured a low-wing monoplane configuration with retractable undercarriage.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Latvian 1930s monoplane fighter with retractable undercarriage
- VEF (Valsts Elektrotehniskā Fabrika) fighter design
- Enclosed cockpit low-wing monoplane of interwar Latvia
A compact 1930s low-wing monoplane fighter with clean lines and a radial engine; smaller and lighter than most contemporaries, reflecting Latvia's limited industrial capacity.
Specifications
- The VEF I-14 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Latvia's VEF company, better known for radios and consumer electronics, also developed a series of light aircraft and fighter prototypes in the 1930s. The I-14 was flown in 1937 but the Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940 ended further development.
Variants
Only the prototype was built before Latvia's independence ended.
Where you'll see it
Did not enter production service; the project was terminated by the Soviet annexation of Latvia in 1940.
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